Well-meaning initiatives that prioritise student satisfaction over educational objectives deny students access to the type of rich learning experience that universities were designed for Read more

Liberal academics are fretting about Elon Musk's acquisition of the social media company Twitter. Read more

Girls do not choose physics A-level because they dislike “hard maths”, the government’s social mobility commissioner has claimed, prompting anger from leading scientists. Read more

An “inclusive gender practices” policy proposed by the University of Toledo is no longer available on its website following criticism. Read more

One in five reptiles is threatened with extinction, according to the first comprehensive assessment of more than 10,000 species across the world. Read more

Confirmed breaches of proctored online exams soared to 6.6% in 2021, according to one provider. Read more

For many graduates from the COVID classes of 2020 and 2021, commencement was virtual, students only or just no fun. This year they’re joining the Class of 2022 for the full-blown experience. Read more

Title IX was enacted by Congress in 1972 to prevent discrimination based on sex in "any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." In its 50-year span, it has opened up doors for women and girls in numerous fields, including sports. Read more

Harvard University is setting aside $100m for an endowment fund and other measures to close the educational, social and economic gaps that are legacies of slavery and racism, according to an email the university’s president sent to all students, faculty and staff on Tuesday. Read more

Three Chinese language teachers and their Pakistani driver were killed in a suspected suicide bombing in the southern city of Karachi, police say. Read more