Universal exams can fix the grade inflation crisis
With the prestige of first-class honours degrees diminished, intellectually testing national examinations are needed to identify academic high-flyers, argues Lincoln Allison
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Personal statements scrapped over growing ChatGPT use
Singapore Management University provost Timothy Clark says reforms will push students away from using generative AI in admissions statements
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Growing numbers of black academics quitting for private sector
Experts concerned exodus could be linked to lack of career progression for minority scholars
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Scientists oppose retractions for racism, sexism and fraud
Poll of researchers finds little support for pulling scholarly papers of those found guilty of objectionable personal behaviour
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Student’s suicide spotlights barriers to mental health care
Maia Schroder-Lewis case shows difficulties students face in getting help as campaigners and government place renewed focus on mental healthÂ
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The week in higher education – 28 March 2024
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media
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Interview with Toby Kiers
Evolutionary biologist on the importance of fungal networks and why science is creative
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HE in Tasmania: devilishly difficult to get right
The Universities Accord has underlined the importance of ߣߣÊÓƵn universities that cater to non-traditional students. But getting that provision right is not easy when your every move has major...
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Digital strategy can’t be left to CIOs. Senior leaders must take ownership
Management teams and boards need a shared overview of the data and technology that underpin key university processes, says Karen O’Brien
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Portsmouth to cut jobs and merge faculties in ‘academic reset’
University becomes the latest to restructure due to funding crisis in English higher education
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China Subject Ratings 2024: the fifth edition
The ratings were developed with a clear China focus, but they offer global context, says Phil Baty
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China Subject Ratings 2024: results announced
Ratings reveal small group of global universities shining across disciplines
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China Subject Ratings 2024: methodology
Browse the full results of the China Subject Ratings 2024 The ߣߣÊÓƵ China Subject Ratings are the only performance tables that judge Chinese institutions against their global peers...
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Brussels unveils blueprint for cross-border ‘European degree’
The joint degree, a key goal of the European Education Area, is aimed at boosting student mobility across the continent
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China Subject Ratings 2024 report
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