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There are cold spots in arts, humanities, and social sciences provision

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New British Academy interactive maps reveal cold spots in social sciences, humanities and arts in UK higher education – especially affecting disadvantaged students. Ruairi Cullen explains

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What SHAPE graduates do

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The British Academy has released analysis of what social sciences, humanities, and arts graduates do after graduation. Pablo Roblero and Alfie Denness introduce the findings

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Follow the science – it is international art and design students who are of most value to the UK

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Birmingham City vice chancellor David Mba highlights the net benefit to the UK of international art and design students The post Follow the science – it is international art and design students who are of most value to the UK appeared first on Wonkhe.

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False economies – why cutting SHAPE courses is bad for HE and bad for the country

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Caron Gentry issues a plea for more widespread valuing of arts, humanities and social science education even - or especially - in times of financial pressure The post False economies – why cutting SHAPE courses is bad for HE and bad for the country appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Business and Health Professions Lead Faculty Growth as Humanities Decline, CUPA-HR Report Finds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In recent years, higher education institutions have faced increasing pressure to prioritize disciplines with clear career pathways over traditional liberal arts programs, according to a new report from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR). Business also showed robust growth of 20.8%

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Proposed Macquarie University restructure will ‘hollow out’ humanities, academics say

The Guardian - Higher Education

Under the proposed changes, seen by Guardian Australia, 42 full-time equivalent academic roles in the faculty of arts and 33 in the faculty of science and engineering would be cut, making about $15m in net savings. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading.

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Report: Underserved Students Face Highest Admissions Anxiety

Inside Higher Ed

Students from underprivileged backgrounds report more stress around the college search and admissions process than their higher-income peers, according to a new report from higher ed consulting firm Art & Science Group.