US ‘cluster hiring’ failing to meet promise, says study
Survey of 200 hires finds them often stuck in usual disciplinary confines rather than working across boundaries as intended
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Survey of 200 hires finds them often stuck in usual disciplinary confines rather than working across boundaries as intended
The University of Missouri has settled a lawsuit by Hillsdale College after it allegedly failed to honor a conservative donor's wishes.
Though it has formally adopted a noted policy on campus free speech, a private university in Massachusetts still retains the lowest possible rating from a campus watchdog group due to several of its speech policies.
Science is central to the European Commission’s Green Deal, but basic research and new knowledge in the arts and humanities will be crucial to its success
The Pennsylvania school will be one of a few in the nation to offer undergrads unique career path opportunity, starting in spring 2020.
A student at Rutgers University was told by his professor not to use Bible quotes in academic papers.
Sector heads recognise that Mexicans have rallied behind the president’s promises even though problems of inequality and social mobility persist
A blog that critiques media coverage of religion has been taken over by a surprising source: a public university.
Legal scholars are increasingly adopting and creating free textbooks in an attempt to increase affordability for students. But are these textbooks considered open educational resources?
Critics claim that only ‘congenial’ researchers get access to ride-hailing company’s data, while academic co-authors have potential conflicts of interest