Marking an essay? Big Brother may be watching…
One of the UK’s leading universities is developing analytical tools to monitor academics’ performance in areas such as the quality and timeliness of feedback on student assignments.
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University of Mississippi orders state flag removed
The University of Mississippi took down the state flag at the Oxford campus ..
Surprise discovery suggests ‘gentle’ start for Solar System
The Rosetta spacecraft has discovered molecular oxygen in the cloud of gas surrounding the comet it is tracking.
African lights: Microgrids are bringing power to rural Kenya
Small-scale microgrids are increasingly seen as the most promising way to bring electricity to the 1.3 billion people worldwide ...
Tech meets transparency: The rise of connected supply chains
It seemed like a simple misunderstanding, but one indicative of the not-so-simple problems that have come to plague meandering global supply chains.
‘Inadequate’ English, No Ph.D.
An international student from China who was dismissed from a doctoral program in psychology after clinical supervisors judged his English-language communication skills as inadequate for engaging in patient care has sued his university.
Oxford University creates map of appropriate touching
If you struggle to know when it is appropriate to give someone a hug or even simply pat them on the arm, help is at hand.
Rutgers-Camden to cut tuition in half, eliminate it for some
New Jersey students who may not have considered applying for college because of financial constraints could have their tuition costs completely waived or reduced by half through a program being offered by Rutgers University-Camden.
7 questions that will shape the future of sustainability
It’s a challenge for everyone: Where should I focus my effort?
Google has 3.8 million GB of our photos
Since debuting in May, Google Photos has gobbled up 3,720 terabytes of pictures and videos -- a staggering stash of personal memories that now live in the cloud.
