A variety of open access models is needed to be truly inclusive of all research
Open access requirements for arts, humanities and social sciences need to reflect the distinctive nature of those disciplines, writes Sarah Kember
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Traditional student housing may be less profitable but it’s better for GPAs
Universities should offer residence halls that support students’ socialising rather than expensive luxury-style apartments, argue Fred Volk and Joshua Brown
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Six out of 10 contract cheating cases spotted using new software
Turnitin tool offers limited improvement in detection rate
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US academics ‘reluctant to help universities save money’
Funding challenges need cooperative spirit among educators, finance officers say
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Death of the monograph greatly exaggerated, say academics
Report suggests researchers feel there is no substitute for the traditional book-length contribution to knowledge
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MEPs supportive of research chief’s drive to close east-west gap
Some parliamentarians hope Bulgaria’s Mariya Gabriel will reshape the EU’s new research package to spread grants more evenly across the continent
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The distance learning dilemma
Are distance learning programmes still a profitable and academically beneficial pursuit for universities? Neil Kemp asks
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Harvard’s admissions victory likely to offer short-lived relief
Ivy League icon praised for defending race-based admissions, but faulted for actual record
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REF should accommodate more diverse outputs, says study
Report for Research England warns assessment may be constraining academics' publishing options
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Revealed: how sleeping patterns shape student performance
US study reveals that it’s not just a matter of how much sleep learners get – when they go to bed matters, too
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Focusing on the needs of black students
Historically black colleges and universities in the US have never had the funding or the prestige enjoyed by many other institutions. Yet, argue Marybeth Gasman and Thai-Huy Nguyen, they may have...
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What can you do with a theology degree?
Why study a theology degree? Our essential guide to what you will learn on a theology course, what you should study to get your place on a degree, and what jobs you can get once you graduate
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What can you do with a philosophy degree?
Why study a philosophy degree? Our essential guide to what you will learn on a philosophy course, what you should study to get your place on a degree, and what jobs you can get once you graduate.
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The Media Education Manifesto, by David Buckingham
Book of the week: Suzanne Franks assesses the state – and future directions – of media studies