Share of US postgraduates with depression ‘doubles’ amid pandemic
Survey finds that rates of depression and anxiety more common among low-income, female, ethnic minority, LGBTQ and arts students
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UNC ends in-person classes after coronavirus outbreaks
After students gather to party, campus moves to online one week into semester
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UK academics ‘ill-prepared to support student mental health’
Vast majority of scholars say their university has not adequately prepared them for supporting students with mental health issues
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Asian universities scale back reopening as Covid cases spike
Plans for face-to-face teaching reversed due to ‘third waves’ of infection
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Opening up campuses is harder than closing them
Even with a rock-star border collie on side, allowing students to flock back takes careful planning, says Neil Quigley
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Let us deal with failing students, universities tell Canberra
New measures slipped into draft ߣߣÊÓƵn legislation ‘heavy handed’ and unnecessary, university group says
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US campuses counting hundreds of new virus infections
With students just arriving, institutions quickly find parties and outbreaks
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U-turn on A-level grades leaves university admissions in disarray
Government scraps cap on university places in England
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International Baccalaureate announces change to awarded results
IB says students’ final grades will take greater account of coursework following controversy
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Hong Kong leader gives up Cambridge honorary fellowship
Carrie Lam calls criticism ‘groundless’ and insists the city’s universities have academic freedom
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Household Horror: Cinematic Fear and the Secret Life of Everyday Objects, by Marc Olivier
Nathan Abrams is intrigued by the creepy possibilities film directors have found in refrigerators, typewriters and shower curtains
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Uncertainty mounts as A-level appeals guidance withdrawn
Labour calls on prime minister to take ‘personal responsibility’ for fixing assessment crisis
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India opens its doors to branch campuses, but will they come?
Experts laud move to welcome international universities despite hurdles and lack of immediate interest
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Brazilian universities struggle to go online amid Covid denial
Patchy access to computers and lack of internet connections among poorest learners hamper transition
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Whistleblowers irked as fishy research probe finds no misconduct
Critics say ߣߣÊÓƵn inquiry excluded external witnesses and rationalised questionable activities