The week in higher education – 12 September 2024
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media
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Elite universities commit to pre-entry courses for refugees
Global network of research universities aims to help displaced learners as United Nations hits halfway mark on access target
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Russell Group ‘should cap private school intake at 10 per cent’
Radical proposal to overhaul admissions to the UK's research-intensive universities would tackle ‘elite formation’, say LSE and Oxford professors
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UK elitism cannot be fixed without Oxbridge admissions reform
A merit-based admissions lottery and strict caps on how many private school pupils go to Russell Group universities are necessary for a more egalitarian society, argue Aaron Reeves and Sam Friedman
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Academic networking: a cynic’s game?
Junior scholars are urged to do all they can to build bridges with the people who can give them jobs and promotions. But how calculating should they be about who to approach? How should they do it?...
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You may not like fees, but a hike is English HE’s only realistic salvation
The UK’s austerity-fixated new government is highly unlikely to find significant extra money for universities, says Andrew McRae
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‘Long-lasting effect’ of Canada international enrolment nosedive
As visa data backs up prediction that universities will fall short of study caps, Applyboard says there could be ‘ripple effects across the international education sector’
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Block essay mill adverts, global regulators urge internet giants
Google, LinkedIn and X warned that adverts for contract cheating services have ‘proliferated’ despite legislative bans
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Universities ‘overlooking’ digital competence in promotions
Embedding digital competency into hiring and advancement decisions would help to foster innovation, report says
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Redundancy bad practice ‘widespread’ across UK universities
Survey respondents warn of misuse of process, inadequate consultations and impact on staff left behind
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Relaxed thesis requirements ‘devalue’ PhD, candidates fear
Leading Finnish university will require fewer publications for article-based doctorates, as well as fewer course credits
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International student caps ‘as bad as ARC vetoes’: UA chair
Both sides of Australian politics need to stop treating universities as ‘a political pawn’
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Brought low by the academic roller coaster? Celebrate everything!
Marking every minor triumph inculcates a motivated mindset of appreciation for your effort and the process of scientific discovery, says Valerie Horsley
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AI could help narrow graduate gender employment gap – OECD
Annual Education at a Glance report says graduate employment rates for women and men have almost reached parity in Greece and Portugal
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‘Crumbling’ universities are ‘worse than expected’, says Starmer
UK prime minister blames previous government for state of higher education sector, as his government continues to consider options for solving funding crisis