More than half of British girls lack confidence learning maths, poll finds
Teach First highlights gender gap in maths and science and calls for higher pay for trainee teachers in Stem subjects Read more
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Survey: Students Want Career Prep in the Curriculum
In new Student Voice data, two- and four-year college respondents say they want a high level of faculty and adviser involvement in their career preparation as they rank their priorities for experiential learning. Read more
Two more research misconduct scandals hit Harvard
Two new research misconduct allegations lodged against Harvard University scholars have been brought to light recently, bringing the total number of academic scandals the premiere Ivy League institution is grappling with to four over the span of just two months. Read more
World’s first year-long breach of key 1.5C warming limit
For the first time, global warming has exceeded 1.5C across an entire year, according to the EU's climate service. Read more
U.S. News releases 2024 best online programs
Designed for individuals looking to complete or pursue their academic goals, the rankings evaluate more than 1,600 online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at regionally accredited institutions. Read more
I’m a mature student at Oxford – so why am I being heckled by teenagers?
I’ve had a chance to see the elitist bowels of the institution and have also been reminded of one of the most annoying aspects of university life Read more
Bill would compel universities to follow SCOTUS affirmative action ban
Two prominent Republican lawmakers have proposed a bill that would compel universities to follow the recent Supreme Court ruling banning affirmative action by creating a new arm of the government charged with enforcement. Read more
‘Swiftonomics’ Course Brings Taylor Craze to College Classrooms
The mega–pop star’s impact on supply and demand, monopolies, and cost efficiencies make her prime teaching material for economics courses. Read more
AI unlocks ancient text owned by Caesar’s family
Three students have won a $700,000 prize after using AI to read a 2,000-year-old scroll burnt during the Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79AD. Read more
AI and plagiarism: Why higher ed must now adjust
A plagiarism war has erupted since Claudine Gay announced her resignation from Harvard University. After Business Insider suggested Neri Oxman—a prominent MIT grad and wife of billionaire philanthropist William Ackman—had plagiarized in her dissertation, Ackman promised to leverage AI capabilities to review the published work of all of MIT’s faculty, its president and the work of the faculties at other Ivy Leagues. Read more
