Private universities ‘only way to meet demand’ in emerging economies
Private, for-profit universities are the only way to meet the huge demand for “good, not great” higher education in emerging economies, it has been argued.
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The Right to Write History
Japanese and American professors clash over a textbook's depiction of the Japanese government's involvement in a system of sexual slavery during World War II.
Canada’s indigenous bands rise up against a Tar Sands pipeline
TransCanada, the company behind the now-defunct Keystone XL, is proposing another pipeline that would ship Alberta tar sands oil to Canada’s Atlantic coast.
Colombia says it found Spanish galleon; U.S. firm claims half of treasure
Colombia says it has found a Spanish galleon sunk 300 years ago in the Caribbean with treasure estimated as high as $17 billion in gold, silver and gems.
Facebook rolls out live streaming video service
Facebook has begun rolling out a new feature on its social network which allows users to stream live video.
Soccer schools and boardroom deals: China’s play for World Cup glory
Wang Shijie, 11, is a rising star among the nearly 3,000 students at Guangzhou Evergrande's huge soccer academy in south China.
‘Mein Kampf’ to be republished in Germany 70 years after Hitler’s death
There may be no taboo greater in Germany than to republish Adolf Hitler manifesto's, "Mein Kampf."
Is the era of designer humans getting closer?
Genetic enhancement has been a favourite theme for science fiction writers.
Escalating Demands
The number and complexity of students' demands of administrations is going up -- and some of the items deal with issues typically left to faculty governance.
Global alliance of universities urges government action on climate change
A global network of university and student sustainability associations has urged governments to acknowledge and support academic research aimed at addressing climate change.
