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As misinformation grows, Scholars debate how to improve open access
While open-access science has made research available worldwide, some scholars worry that misinformation, fraud and politicization have become rampant in a system that rewards speed and sparkle. Read more
At MIT, arts, humanities and STEM fields forge an essential partnership
Humanistic fields are vital to solving the world’s most urgent problems; they also help students shape successful careers and meaningful lives Read more
Law prof says he was forced to undergo lengthy mental examination & drug test after exam question caused students ‘distress’Law prof says he was forced to undergo lengthy mental examination & drug test after exam question caused students ‘distress’
A University of Illinois-Chicago professor included a redacted reference to a racial slur on an exam about employment discrimination. Read more
Cornell students demand cancelation of former 19th century college president
The Cornell University Student Assembly recently passed a resolution condemning former university President Jacob Gould Schurman and demanding his name be removed from a campus building. Read more
US offers $10m bounty for Colonial Pipeline hackers
The United States government has offered a bounty of up to $10million (£7.4m) for information about the hacking group known as DarkSide. Read more
Japan to Welcome Back International Students
Students and technical interns make up 70 percent of the 370,000 foreigners waiting for the border to reopen. Read more
How low-code automation will transform Higher Education
This whitepaper takes a look at some of the digital challenges higher education faces today, and how low-code workflow automation can address them. Read more
A was average A-level grade at independent schools in 2021, DfE data shows
The average A-level grade awarded to students at independent schools this summer was an A, according to official data published by the Department for Education. Read more
Top TX university employees donated nearly 10-to-1 Democrats over Republicans in 2020 cycle
The overwhelming majority of employees at ten of the top Texas universities who contributed campaign money throughout the 2020 election cycle donated to Democrats, a Campus Reform investigation has revealed. Read more
