Will other countries follow Germany into battle with Elsevier?
Although Finland and South Korea have agreed deals with the publisher, European sectors are looking to take a harder line
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Scotland confirms free tuition for EU students in 2019-20
The Scottish government has extended its pledge of free university tuition for European Union students to the cohort arriving in 2019-20, covering the period immediately after the UK’s exit from the bloc.
BMW doubles down on tech apprentice program
BMW, whose plant in Greer is 98 percent automated, needs more robotics experts.
Ancient texts not a burden on students
The newly revised senior high school curriculum includes more ancient Chinese poems and prose for recitation, sparking a public discussion on whether it will increase the burden on students.
Surge in Campus Propaganda From White Supremacists
In fall 2017, 147 incidents were recorded, compared to 41 in fall 2016.
Return of the MOOCs
About five years ago, college presidents, software developers, and education reformers predicted that “massive open online courses,” or MOOCs, would spur a revolution in higher education and a new era of flexible, affordable learning.
Lecturers face investigation if average mark below 2:1
Staff at a Russell Group university have been told that they will face investigation over their grading if they award average marks lower than a 2:1.
Ignore environmental, social and governance risks at your peril
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns can make or break a company. Neglect them, and it can be the downfall of your brand.
Hong Kong bans ivory trade in ‘historic’ vote
Hong Kong's lawmakers have voted overwhelmingly to ban the trade in ivory, in a move campaigners described as "a lifeline for elephants".
Can pollution-sniffing sensors drive climate action?
AirAware is an early-stage venture co-founded by Matthew Moroney and Franz Hochstrasser, both from the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies.
