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Higher Education Academy under pressure over Bahrain links
The UK’s Higher Education Academy is under pressure to cut ties with Bahrain after academics warned that its activities in the country pose a “serious ethical and reputational risk” for the organisation.
Is DeVos devaluing degrees?
Education secretary calls for more emphasis on work-force training. Many experts -- including those focused on careers -- say general education matters more than she suggests.
Granting Researchers Success
Many grant proposals are submitted without any kind of internal review. A new study suggests a major return on investment for institutions that help their researchers write better grants.
Justice Department threatens to sue Harvard over admissions policies
The U.S. Justice Department has threatened to sue Harvard University to force it to turn over documents as it investigates whether the Ivy League school’s admission policies violate civil rights laws.
Do outnumbered men feel ‘uncomfortable’ on campus?
Should outnumbered men feel uncomfortable on university campuses?
University opens dragon dance class
Zhejiang University in East China's Zhejiang province introduced dragon dance and lion dance, two traditional Chinese performances staged during festivals, as a physical education course
Dutch university says student cannot defend PhD dressed as pirate
A researcher has taken a Dutch university to the country’s Institute for Human Rights for not allowing him to defend his PhD dressed as a pirate.
Rethink apprenticeship scheme, employers and unions urge
Critics say near-60% fall in trainee numbers are down to overly complex rules and difficulty in accessing funds
EU’s ‘Bologna 2.0’ vision threatens to leave UK behind
British universities face potential challenges if they are left outside the ‘Sorbonne process’, experts warn
