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PhDs and master’s ‘overwhelmingly slanted’ to wealthy students
Watchdog expresses concern as employers increasingly look for higher degrees Read more
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Only half of required number of trainee secondary teachers in England recruited
Only half of the required number of trainee secondary school teachers in England have been recruited as the academic year gets under way, analysis shows. Read more
YouTube’s recommendation algorithm contains left-leaning political bias
The YouTube algorithm for video suggestions contains a left-wing political bias that is present “even when the user does not have a watch history,” according to a recent study. Read more
Of 250 institutions analyzed, why did Harvard University rank last in free speech?
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) and College Pulse have released their annual ranking on campus free speech, and one of the most prestigious universities in the nation received the lowest score possible: a fat zero. Read more
A women’s College’s profitable foray into online learning
Spelman’s experiment with in-house certificate programs earned nearly $2 million in its first year, exceeding its expectations. Read more
George Washington University arms officers after other safety measures fail
After several implemented safety measures failed, George Washington University (GW) announced Aug. 21 that two campus police officers will be armed beginning in the fall semester, with more guards to be armed later. Read more
Sasse puts focus on under-performing academics at Florida
Former senator, finally outlining agenda in tough political environment, talks of students paying more and faculty working harder Read more
Viktor Orbán’s pet university is all about propaganda – I know, I was there
MCC is reportedly eyeing an outpost in London. Here’s what you can expect if you’re tempted by its inducements Read more
Scholars argue Disney’s ‘Zombies’ movies promote white supremacy
A pair of scholars have claimed in a recent paper that Disney’s “Zombies” young adult musical trilogy promotes “whiteness” and harmful racial stereotypes. Read more
Economics professor: Higher education has adapted slowest to AI
Higher education has adapted slowest to artificial intelligence (AI), according to Tyler Cowen, economics professor at George Mason University. Cowen also spoke on how job scarcity stands due to AI and how country-by-country it has become an arms race. Read more
