University ombudsman set to allow group complaints from students
Office for the Independent Adjudicator proposes new system as it expects high volume of grievances relating to Covid-19 disruption
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Genuine North-South collaboration depends on a new reward system
Until we stop glorifying self-achievement, collaboration will remain transactional, say Maru Mormina, Romina Istratii and Alex Lewis
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Germany defends system of ‘distributed excellence’
Nation opts for strength in depth across the country instead of topping global rankings, argues sector head
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California voters reject bid to restore affirmative action
Asian American opposition seen as decisive, as state also favours human embryonic research
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Blended learning here to stay, say UK sector leaders
Pandemic to have lasting impact, but vice-chancellors warn of challenges ahead
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Fears of universities going bust ‘reignited if students leave’
Head of higher education at Lloyds Banking Group says pandemic’s impact on student experience ‘hugely concerning’
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US election: tight vote cools hopes of aid for students and research
Republicans holding Senate as Trump-Biden outcome faces long counting process
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Holograms and ‘labs in a box’ deployed to teach science online
Institutions get creative and find ingenious ways to adapt equipment and technological tools to replicate the experience of in-person courses
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Student mental health ‘holding up’ during pandemic
ߣߣÊÓƵn surveys, focused on Melbourne in lockdown, uncover surprisingly upbeat findings
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Most of ߣߣÊÓƵ’s Chinese students now studying remotely
Shift reflects growing acceptance of online education
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Academic discretion must be allowed in integrity judgements
The pandemic has underlined the need for student assessment strategies to adapt to extraordinary circumstances, say Alexander Amigud and David J. PellÂ
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Covid ‘could blow £12 billion hole in English student funding’
Impact of recession on graduate repayments likely to be main factor, says IFS
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What does the pandemic mean for university reputation?
Communications experts at leading universities say Covid-19 could be ‘make or break’ for institutions’ prestigeÂ
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Universities told to agree teaching mix with local health teams
Masks should be worn in all learning environments, according to government advice to universities ahead of English lockdown
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Save students from Covid mental health crisis, sector told
UBC president reveals research findings showing huge impact of pandemic on students’ mental health