Why the humanities are crucial in evidence-based decision-making
The rise of technical metrics for accountability has managers straitjacketed to best practices and could overlook the human factor in decision-making, argues Alfredo Cumerma
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Warning over impact of Indigenous discrimination case in Canada
Legal battle between aboriginal former dean and university could halt institutions’ progress on indigenisation, scholars say
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High student-staff ratio ‘pushes Australian campuses to the edge’
‘Proactive’ female recruitment drive closes staff gender gap, but fails to keep pace with enrolments
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Lack of evidence means education is ‘like 19th-century medicine’
Increased statistical evaluation will pinpoint the educational ‘treatments’ that work, says Yidan prizewinner
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Isaiah Berlin: Latvia celebrates its local philosopher made good
Scholars in Riga and the UK explain why political theorist is still worth studying
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The absence of women in science’s history could help bridge today’s gender gap
Understanding the barriers female scientists have historically overcome could help to increase women’s participation in scientific fields, argues Claire Jones
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When you’re a lecturer in a business school but you can’t spell ‘business’
Don’t be afraid to reveal that you’re a dyslexic in academia; Ben Marder – a ‘busyness academic’ – explains the benefits of ‘coming out’
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Fears seen as outpacing reality as Chinese buy US colleges
Chinese purchases of US college campuses may be more about pursuing business objectives than promoting ideology
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Brits in America: tips on applying to US universities as an international student
Applications to US universities aren’t as terrifying as they look. As a current Harvard student from Wales, blogger Raphaelle Soffe knows a thing or two about the application process
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Oxford’s new graduate college to focus on AI and climate change
First new college in almost 30 years will begin recruitment in 2019
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Higher education is the gateway to peace and prosperity in Pakistan
New ambitions to increase Pakistan’s higher education capacity and collaborations with the UK are reason enough be hopeful for the country’s future, says Cara Aitchison
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Contract cheating websites ‘blackmailing whistle-blowers’
Australia is latest country to consider legislation against essay mills
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Scholars with administrative roles ‘have less academic freedom’
Andrew Potter case reflects broader trend of universities valuing reputation over scholarly freedom, say academics
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Australian paper argues case for teaching-only universities
Universities could also be forced to justify the quality and quantity of their research
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How to do Christmas on a budget as a student
Christmas can get pretty spendy if you’re on a student budget, but fear not. We’ve got some tips and tricks that will help you have a wonderful time without crying over your bank balance in January