European employers must warn job applicants before checking them out on Facebook
Europe has a message for employers: Think twice before you check the social media profiles of job applicants.
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Trump hints at climate deal shift in Paris talks
French President Emmanuel Macron said he "respected" Donald Trump's decision to pull out of the Paris climate accord but that France would remain committed.
(Largely) Shunning White House on Higher Ed Spending
In draft bill, House Republicans reject administration plan to slash research reimbursements, propose increased spending on NIH and college prep programs, and sustain AmeriCorps. Panel would take $3.3 billion from Pell surplus.
Evergreen president presents plan to address student safety
The Evergreen State College in Olympia is no stranger to student protests.
One in five alternative providers seeking degree-awarding powers
One in five private providers of higher education in England plan to apply for degree-awarding powers by the end of the decade, signalling increased competition for established universities.
European Union walks a tightrope to climate leadership
The European Union is a major player in reducing world emissions.
Trump defends embattled son, calls Russia controversy a ‘witch hunt’
President Donald Trump defended his son Wednesday as being "open, transparent and innocent" during his interview with Fox News and blasted the current Russia controversy as "the greatest witch hunt in political history."
Giant iceberg splits from Antarctic
One of the biggest icebergs ever recorded has just broken away from Antarctica.
Tech firms protest proposed changes to U.S. net neutrality rules
Facebook Inc , Twitter Inc , Alphabet Inc and dozens of other major technology companies protested online on Wednesday against proposed changes to U.S. net neutrality rules that prohibit broadband providers from giving or selling access to certain internet services over others.
Cambridge plans postgraduate growth to counter financial worries
The University of Cambridge is planning an expansion of postgraduate student numbers as the institution seeks to counter a “continuing deterioration” in financial outlook that it attributes partly to Brexit and higher education policy uncertainty.
