US ‘cluster hiring’ failing to meet promise, says study
Survey of 200 hires finds them often stuck in usual disciplinary confines rather than working across boundaries as intended
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How AI fitness apps now rival personal trainers
Apps that use a mixture of machine learning, image recognition and motion tracking to correct your form during a workout are about to go on show at the CES technology show in Las Vegas.
MIzzou blames ‘differing interpretations’ after spending money against conservative donor’s wishes
The University of Missouri has settled a lawsuit by Hillsdale College after it allegedly failed to honor a conservative donor's wishes.
After adopting free speech policy, university still receives ‘Red Light’ from campus rights group
Though it has formally adopted a noted policy on campus free speech, a private university in Massachusetts still retains the lowest possible rating from a campus watchdog group due to several of its speech policies.
Europe needs more research investment if it is to be climate-neutral by 2050
Science is central to the European Commission’s Green Deal, but basic research and new knowledge in the arts and humanities will be crucial to its success
Harrisburg University set to launch esports degree program
The Pennsylvania school will be one of a few in the nation to offer undergrads unique career path opportunity, starting in spring 2020.
Rutgers student told not to quote Bible in essay because of ‘separation of church and state’
A student at Rutgers University was told by his professor not to use Bible quotes in academic papers.
Mexican universities grapple with how to handle populist Amlo
Sector heads recognise that Mexicans have rallied behind the president’s promises even though problems of inequality and social mobility persist
Ole Miss acquires blog that critiques media coverage of religion
A blog that critiques media coverage of religion has been taken over by a surprising source: a public university.
Free Textbooks for Law Students
Legal scholars are increasingly adopting and creating free textbooks in an attempt to increase affordability for students. But are these textbooks considered open educational resources?
