A new study shows that students in large courses both prefer and reap benefits from a dual-deadline system, in which the instructor sets exact assignment deadlines but also allows for defined extensions without penalty. Read more

Microsoft is shutting four studios, including Tango Gameworks, the developers of Bafta award-winning Hi-Fi Rush. Read more

D’Youville University students don’t like the idea that their spring 2024 commencement speech will be delivered by an AI robot “Sophia.” Read more

Former Berkeley chancellor says sanctions on protest ringleaders must be seen to be just, although decisions may now be outside universities’ control Read more

Academics warn loss of higher education arts and humanities courses will harm understanding of racism and imperial history Read more

The University of North Carolina System plans to ban anonymous social media apps across its 16 campuses, arguing the technology companies have a “reckless disregard” for students’ wellbeing. Read more

Bowling Green State University announced on Thursday that the Thompson Foundation will expand its support of an existing scholarship program, helping create a fund that may reach a total of $250 million dollars for student scholarships at the university. Read more

Scott Major organises the biggest tournament in Minecraft - the world's best-selling video game. Read more

A new study by Ithaka S+R seeks to gain insight into the technology’s potential to transform the production of academic scholarship. Read more

Philip Morris International has supported non-smoking programmes around the world ‘to advance its own interests’, say health professionals Read more