In findings researchers say cast doubt on the US Supreme Court’s decision to make race-based affirmative action illegal in higher-education admissions decisions in 2023, the presence of just one ...

While most employers were “broadly satisfied” with the foundational skills of new hires, just over one-third of employers (35 ...

“Singapore, like many other countries, pays lots of lip service to lifelong learning. They focus on trying to get middle-aged people into bachelor’s programmes, which are four times as long and just ...

The University of Hertfordshire has announced it plans to close several of its humanities courses, in a move staff have warned will cause “reputational damage” to the institution. A spokesperson said ...

European universities can no longer build their reputations on strong research and academic performance alone, rectors say, as success increasingly depends on how institutions def ...

No-confidence votes have a legitimate place in the academy. When college leaders abuse their authority, trample on academic freedom, deceive the campus, or repeatedly demonstrate poor judgement, a ...

With the ANRF also likely to introduce the declaration of retractions requirement for its other grant schemes, the rule change represented a “landmark” moment in research funding, believed Achal ...

The vice-chancellor of the University of Staffordshire has resigned with immediate effect owing to health concerns. Martin Jones, who has led the university since 2022, will be replaced by Philip ...

The world needs theoretical tools to help tackle the resurrection of the “ancient phenomenon” of hostage diplomacy, and academics must step up their efforts to research a “geopolitical trend” that ...

“Remote delivery should only be adopted once its security and operational challenges can be addressed to a level that ensures it is fit for the intended purpose.” Previous research has also shown that ...

Instead of a six-page research paper turned in at the end of a course, here’s how to focus on the real-time learning that happens between leaps of understanding and moments of doubt ...

“University can be a tough time as students often feel very dislocated. During the 9 to 5, there are lecturers, professional ...