Wonkhe
JANUARY 15, 2024
Institutions opting out of HESA data submission for technical staff is a problem, argues Andy Noyes – especially given changes to REF and the UK’s science superpower ambitions The post We need better data on technical staff appeared first on Wonkhe.
HEPI
JANUARY 15, 2024
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Dr Emily MacLeod , Research Assistant, and Professor Louise Archer , Karl Mannheim Chair of Sociology of Education, at UCL. We know that women students and staff remain underrepresented in Higher Education STEM disciplines. Even in subjects where equivalent numbers of men and women participate, however, many women are still disadvantaged by everyday sexism.
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Wonkhe
JANUARY 15, 2024
Access and participation partnerships between providers and third sector organisations continue to be the exception to the norm. Ayesha Baloch explains why – and what to do about it The post Increasing equality of opportunity requires deeper collaboration with the third sector appeared first on Wonkhe.
The PIE News
JANUARY 15, 2024
“The one thing we’re competing for is talent. Lab space can be found anywhere, the thing that really matters is the people.” Technology entrepreneur Ewan Kirk spoke to The PIE about concerns amongst the scientific research and development community that current policy is harming the country’s ability to attract and retain talent. In 2023, the prime minister Rishi Sunak launched a plan to cement the UK’s place as a science and technology superpower by 2030, by bringing “every part of govern
SRHE
JANUARY 15, 2024
by Neil Raven Context Whilst much has been said about the broadening education gap caused by covid-19 ( Hayes, 2021 ; Crossfield et al , 2023 ; De Witte and Francois, 2023 ), fears have also been raised about its impact on the next-step plans of those from widening participation (WP) backgrounds ( Nelson et al , 2021 ; Co-op, 2021 ; Kingsley, 2021 ), including progression to university.
The PIE News
JANUARY 15, 2024
English language schools need to greatly enhance their direct and digital marketing skills, according to a leading sector consultant. James Dixey, who has published various reports on the ELT sector, says that many schools rely heavily on agents – and are all asking the same question. “[Agents are] an excellent source of students for many ELT Schools; and lots of highly successful and long-lasting contacts and friendships have been established,” Dixey said.
Caylor Solutions
JANUARY 15, 2024
In a new age where AI can shape altered realities, deepfakes pose a legitimate threat to higher education brands. Schools need to have a plan in place to safeguard the reputation and trust of their institutions. The post Deepfakes: How to Safeguard Your School’s Brand in the Age of AI appeared first on Caylor Solutions.
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Economics and Change in Higher Education
JANUARY 15, 2024
Provost Kimo Ah Yun said the university is operating under a current budget shortfall that is estimated between $9 million and $9.5 million. Members of the Marquette community were in the back of the AMU ballrooms during the academic senate meeting with signs saying “Open the Books,” “Where’s the Money” and others in reference to the university’s financial situation.
The PIE News
JANUARY 15, 2024
On the heels of India’s National Education Policy 2020, a recent think tank run by the government of India highlights the country’s dedication to establishing the region as a leading global hub of education with an emphasis on continued internationalisation and collaboration with foreign institutions. As we witness the transformative effects of the NEP 2020, it becomes clear that India is not only committed to educational reform but is also actively seeking global partnerships.
Coursera blog
JANUARY 15, 2024
Chances are, you’ve come across a job posting (or two) that requires a bachelor’s degree, even if the responsibilities don’t align with that kind of education. That’s because employers typically set the standards around credentials. “Jobs do not require four-year degrees,” Harvard Business School summarized in a recent report. “Employers do.” Part of that preference has to do with the fact that companies with an educated workforce tend to have higher rates of productivity, per the Economic Polic
The PIE News
JANUARY 15, 2024
In bold terms, the Australian MP Julian Hill has defended the decision by the country’s government to ban transfer commissions for onshore agents at an agency event as it tries to crack down on the level of student switching in-country. Speaking at SymplEd in Sydney in December, Hill reiterated that some international students are not genuine in their requirement to transfer providers, and some providers are not genuine either – and that nefarious practice is “unacceptable”.
Economics and Change in Higher Education
JANUARY 15, 2024
The University finds itself grappling with ballooning costs and a dramatically increased budget deficit. These changes are causing severe financial pressures as UChicago has attempted to catapult itself into contention with universities that have far larger endowments over the past two decades. Provost Katherine Baicker and newly appointed Chief Financial Officer Ivan Samstein provided details of the University’s finances to employees at an invitation-only Budget Town Hall on December 7.
The PIE News
JANUARY 15, 2024
The Australian MP Julian Hill has defended the decision by the country’s government to ban transfer commissions for onshore agents at an agency event. Speaking at SymplEd in Sydney in December, Hill reiterated that some students are not genuine, and some providers are not genuine either – and that nefarious practice is “unacceptable”. “There’s too many of them that are selling work visas – you know it, I know it; the public knows it.
The PIE News
JANUARY 15, 2024
Governments and armed groups must refrain from attacking higher education communities in Israel and Palestine, an advocacy group has urged, as the conflict in Gaza continues to take its toll on students and academics. Universities on both sides have been caught up in the violence since the war began over three months ago. Students and professors from Israel’s Ben Gurion University were among those killed and taken hostage in the Hamas attacks on October 7, while retaliatory attacks on Gaza hav
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