UK’s top universities fearful of extra student numbers if A-level grades are high
With teacher-assessed grades this summer expected to result in more top marks, universities are worried about space in halls and staffing
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Mayflower: Ship to sail across Atlantic without a crew
A fully autonomous ship will attempt a ground-breaking journey across the Atlantic ocean without a crew later this month.
Six universities launch national alliance with students designing education’s future
A national alliance of six colleges and universities, together with hundreds of high school and community partners, announced the launch of REP4, an initiative to change the future of education.
The last straw
Bloomsburg University permanently eliminated its entire Greek life program after fraternities and sororities were placed on several months of probation and some continued to violate conduct codes and an antihazing policy.
In reversal of initial decision, college gives Zionist student group recognition on campus
The Skidmore College student government denied a progressive Zionist student group from forming on campus until it gained "more diverse perspectives."
Scholar booted from APA discussion group after suggesting there are only two sexes
A scholar has been removed from an American Psychological Association email discussion group after he posed questions on the listserv that upset others, most recently about the nature of biological sex.
Helping pupils in England catch up on lost learning will cost £13.5bn – report
‘Significant investment’ beyond existing £1.7bn needed to deliver on PM’s promise that ‘no child is left behind’ after pandemic
Some colleges stop holding transcripts hostage over unpaid bills
Nearly all higher education institutions withhold transcripts from students who have even the smallest of balances, according to the higher education consulting firm Ithaka S+R, which has estimated that about 6.6 million Americans are blocked from obtaining their transcripts or degrees because of unpaid bills.
‘Huge shortage’ in digital skills says Apprentice winner
"Right now, I have 14 roles immediately available and over the last month we've had one application."
Education Department Denies For-Profit Law School’s Reinstatement Application
The Florida Coastal School of Law's application for reinstatement to participate in federal student aid programs was denied by the Education Department's Office of Federal Student Aid for failure of financial responsibility standards and failing to meet the fiduciary standard of conduct and standards of participation.
