Why You Should Teach at Lunchtime
Students are more creative in the middle of the day, study finds.
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Lecturer calls for universities to tackle abuse in the theatre
An academic expert on theatre has called for ethical training to be introduced into drama education, just as it is in many medical, law and business schools.
China to take lead position in research
Country plans to spearhead major international science projects
When Is a President Accountable for What She Didn’t Know?
The question is often “What did a president know, and when did she know it?” But in complex sexual misconduct cases that involve institutional failures, at what point does that stop mattering? Under fire, Michigan State president resigns.
Degree algorithms create ‘artificial differences’ in final grades
Students who achieve the same set of marks are being awarded widely divergent final degree scores, owing to the use of different algorithms by UK universities, an analysis reveals.
Disney to give $1,000 bonuses to 125,000 employees, create a higher ed program
Walt Disney Co. is giving $1,000 bonuses to 125,000 employees and spending $50 million to create a new higher education program for workers, the company said Tuesday.
Degree in ‘flying car’ engineering offered online
For those looking for an unusual degree course, one in flying car engineering may just fit the bill.
Universities add blockchain classes
Blockchain is poised to revolutionize the enterprise across a number of industries, but knowledge of how the technology actually works remains lacking from both a tech and business perspective.
Little Interest in Religion
Students aren't exposed to many opportunities to engage spiritually once they enter college, a new study finds.
Female academics told image more important than quality of work
A development programme that aims to empower female academics has been criticised for suggesting that women’s image is more important than the quality of their work.
