Iowa sued by Christian group that barred gay student from leadership Religious freedom advocacy groups increasingly turning to legal action against public university anti-discrimination policies Emma Whitford for Inside Higher Ed 8月 7日
Plan for 100 new universities in Mexico ‘totally impractical’ Academics argue new president should direct funding to recruiting and retaining more lecturers Rachael Pells 8月 7日
Pearson turns artificial intelligence attention to essay marking New tool will learn how academics grade papers and replicate their approach Anna McKie 8月 6日
University courses tackle US civic ‘illiteracy’ Advent of Trump era lends urgency to debate about social justice and democratic values Jon Marcus 8月 4日
Top US universities defend Harvard admissions policy Prestigious private institutions highlight importance of student diversity in light of lawsuit that could set a precedent on affirmative action Ellie Bothwell 8月 1日
Professor ‘sabotaged’ harassment accuser’s research Former Columbia University academic Enrichetta Ravina awarded $1.25 million (?953,000) in damages Colleen Flaherty for Inside Higher Ed 8月 1日
Nobel laureate: how (not) to apply for a postdoc position Martin Chalfie argues that young scientists who ‘play the game’ of publishing in selective journals are less likely to win permanent posts David Matthews 8月 1日
US religious universities speak out with authority in Trump era University of Notre Dame president says faith-based institutions have unique ability to counter fear and anxiety with hope Ellie Bothwell 7月 31日
Tuition fee hikes ‘viable model for maintaining access’ in US Higher charges, if accompanied by financial aid, do not reduce access for low-income students or significantly change student behaviour, says study Ellie Bothwell 7月 29日
‘Tide turning’ against using student evaluations to rate staff Experts predict ripple effect from ruling against Canadian university Ellie Bothwell 7月 26日
Career advice: how to be a graduate teaching assistant Leading a university seminar for the first time can be an intimidating prospect. Here, three PhD students offer some advice for those preparing for the new academic year Nakissa Jahanbani 7月 26日
US universities get creative at moneymaking as enrolment falters Small colleges are renting out dormitory rooms, licensing coffins and selling their own ketchup Jon Marcus 7月 22日