What are you reading? – 6 August 2015
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Ideas of Liberty in Early Modern Europe: From Machiavelli to Milton, by Hilary Gatti
This study of an era of violent abuses of power ignores half of humanity, finds Jacqueline Broad
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IIE launches initiative to increase collaboration between US and Iran
Institute of International Education says there is an increased enthusiasm for academic cooperation between the two countries
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Clearing 2015: which UK university should I apply to?
A Times Higher Education resource for choosing the best UK university for you
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Why I am protesting against the Jack the Ripper Museum
The ‘first women’s museum in the UK’ turned out to be dedicated to Jack the Ripper. ‘Activist academic’ Lisa Mckenzie wants scholars to protest
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Undermatching in the US: getting low-income students into college
Is there too much focus on access to the Ivy League? Paul Fain reports for Inside Higher Ed
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For-profit RDI granted university status
US-owned institution becomes Arden University
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7 key challenges for UK higher education
Deloitte has identified seven key issues facing higher education in 2015 and beyond. Here are some of the recommendations from the corporate consultancy giant
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‘Shun mediocrity’ to stem African brain drain, universities told
THE Africa Universities Summit hears that scholars may be tempted back by improved standards, better facilities and a welcoming atmosphere
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African higher education must 'prioritise public mission over private gain'
Senior figure at UN-established agency questions role of for-profits and says universities should be at centre of debates on continent's future
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More university mergers on the way, predicts legal expert
Eversheds partner says that link-ups could span borders in the UK and overseas
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Treasury plan seeks to put ‘competitive pressures’ on universities
New College of the Humanities and Pearson are seen as potential beneficiaries of Productivity Plan
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Campus close-up: Uclan aims to combat media ‘trivialisation’ of North Korea
Course looking at ‘key security issue for East Asia’ part of major University of Central Lancashire investment in Korean studies
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Greek university may soon enrol Syrian refugees
The University of the Aegean is seeking permission to admit refugees arriving in their thousands on the shores of Greek islands
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Hungary moves to boost its higher education standing
New plans focus on putting Hungarian higher education on solid international foundations