Course evaluation scores ‘mainly shaped by student personality’
Authors of international study believe findings cast doubt on the credibility of student satisfaction scores Read more
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Union calls for greater protection of Jewish students in UK universities
Union of Jewish Students demands ‘zero tolerance’ approach to support for Hamas after surge in abuse reported to hotline Read more
Fired scholar’s disputed race research totals more than 3,000 citations
Though Florida State University Professor Eric Stewart no longer works at the school after being terminated following a finding of research misconduct, his questionable work lives on in the thousands of academic papers which cited him. Read more
Nokia to axe up to 14,000 jobs to cut costs
Finnish telecoms giant Nokia is to axe between 9,000 and 14,000 jobs by the end of 2026 to cut costs. Read more
Untraditional programs for nontraditional students
Eight California community colleges are developing programs to help adult learners earn degrees faster and more efficiently. Read more
Us against the world: How are higher ed’s latest trends impacting the U.S. and Canada?
With the rise of artificial intelligence and mental health awareness and a surge in prioritizing accessibility, the fabric of higher education and its perception globally has changed. Instructure, the leading learning platform and maker of Canvas LMS, ventured to discover just how significantly students and educators are feeling these changes. Read more
Japanese universities ‘behind the times’ on sexual harassment
Only 37 per cent of national universities require faculty to report previous disciplinary history, survey finds Read more
Pens away, laptops open – pupils told to type, not write, GCSE exam answers
Examining board AQA says parts of Italian and Polish courses will be assessed digitally in 2026 Read more
Harvard group removes ‘angry and sassy’ AI program based on President Gay after racism claims
A Harvard University computer group quickly took down a new program, ClaudineGPT, modeled after university President Claudine Gay, after users said it contained racist and sexist stereotypes. Read more
X begins charging new users $1 a year in New Zealand, Philippines
Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter, has started charging new users in New Zealand and the Philippines $1 (£0.82) a year to access key features, as part of a new trial. Read more
