Universities should retain coursework but stop grading it
The point is to prepare students for a more attributable demonstration of competence at sparser checkpoints, says Simona Aimar
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Casual conversion ruling puts universities in a quandary
Decision could put institutions on a treadmill where they can only meet teaching needs by constantly employing more casuals, court victor warns
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V-cs seek answers over ‘late surge’ in UK student visa refusals
Growing numbers of institutions expected to have breached new compliance rules, endangering future recruitment prospects
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Berlin universities want new coalition to fix crumbling buildings
University leaders urge incoming government to address multibillion-euro repairs backlog that led to a campus closure
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Best universities in the UK
The University of Oxford is top in a list of the best universities in the UK, which includes institutions in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
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Beyond access: what Muslim women can teach universities about inclusion
Universities have made significant progress with widening participation, but access alone does not create belonging. Here are four ways to build environments that recognise and support Muslim women
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The balancing act involved in teaching a class of mixed-ability students
Have you faced a situation where half of your class are subject-matter experts, and the other half are absolute beginners? Find practical strategies for bringing novices up to speed while keeping experts motivated
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Don’t just assemble an interdisciplinary research team, design one
Being intentional about collaboration across fields results in a more responsive, open and effective research project. Seyedahmad Rahimi shares advice for ensuring the right people are working together in the right way
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How BCIT Used IT Data to Optimize IT Resources, Drive Smarter Investment, and Strengthen Student Access
Learn how BCIT combined AppsAnywhere and LabStats to turn campus IT data into smarter decisions about software, hardware, and space.
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Campus IT Beyond the Computer Room: Meet the “Anywhere Lab”
Traditional computer labs are no longer fit for purpose in today’s on-demand learning. Modernizing campus IT requires insight, action, and control.
September 21, 2026