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Oxford academics challenge ‘compulsory retirement’ rules
Academics at the University of Oxford are attempting to abolish a rule that forces them to retire at the age of 67 amid growing unrest over what they have called “unfair” and “unlawful” age discrimination.
Fine Print and Tough Questions for the Purdue-Kaplan Deal
University’s boundary-testing deal poses a test for its accreditor and could set new precedents about online education and the role of public universities.
College teaches veterans to heal each others’ mental wounds
Former U.S. Army Specialist Tara Barney will never forget the 2013 night when a fellow soldier cried as he described holding a dying friend in his arms, a wartime memory he had not shared with anyone.
Hopes rise for solution to Central European University stand-off
The closure-threatened Central European University has announced that it will continue to enrol students in Budapest for the next academic year ...
Dutch business school rocked by criticism of its links to Shell
A row has broken out in the Netherlands over a contract between one of the country’s top business schools and Royal Dutch Shell that appears to give the oil company influence over curricula and admissions.
Who Defines What Is Racist?
Students demand firing of Evergreen State professor. Police chief urges him to stay off campus for his safety. Supporters say he’s the one upholding principles of equity.
Journals’ statistics rules ‘help tackle reproducibility crisis’
Academic journals may be able to help tackle science’s reproducibility crisis by issuing guidelines on the use of statistics in papers submitted for publication, researchers say.
China lists 12,274 rare ancient books
A total of 12,274 books were listed as rare ancient books of China as of 2016, according to the National Library of China (NLC)
UK and Australia explore post-Brexit bilateral research fund
Australian and British universities are exploring the possibility of setting up a bilateral research fund and a reciprocal visa for academic talent as the UK leaves the European Union.
