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Women academics quit due to workplace climate: Study - Nathan M Greenfield, University World News

Economics and Change in Higher Education

Women professors are more likely to leave the profession because of the ‘chilly climate’ of their departments than are their male colleagues, says a new study of American professors active between 2011 and 2020.

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4 ways to align higher education with in-demand workplace skills - Brad Koch, eCampus News

Economics and Change in Higher Education

To equip students with in-demand workplace skills for their future paths, institutions need to better align curricula with current and future industry trends. However, today’s rapidly evolving job landscape is making it more challenging, with a recent Salesforce report revealing only 11 percent of students felt prepared for the workforce.

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Following program cuts, new West Virginia University student union says fight is not over

University Business

colleges and universities centering around everything from the affordability of higher education and representation to who has access to a diverse array of course offerings and workplace safety concerns. Read more from ABC News. The movement is part of a wave of student organizing at U.S.

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AI ‘not yet ready’ for language testing without humans

The PIE News

Speaking with The PIE News , VP of Product Innovation & Development at ETS, Kara McWilliams, said that the big challenge for test takers has been how to prepare for tests. The CONVERSE: Workplace app is designed to place users in an authentic immersive workplace, featuring ‘water cooler’ and work scenarios and virtual mentors.

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‘Maintain the UK Graduate Route’ petition launched

The PIE News

The PIE News is launching a campaign urging the UK government to commit to maintaining the right for international graduates to stay in the country for two years after completing their courses to gain work experience. The post ‘Maintain the UK Graduate Route’ petition launched appeared first on The PIE News.

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UKCISA calls for more evidence-informed policies

The PIE News

International students should benefit from new pedagogical developments, including remote delivery, but most importantly policy should “provide equal access to careers and employability opportunities and include a renewed commitment to our post-study work offer to enable our international graduates to build on their academic experience in the (..)

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Webster digs into US workplace diversity

The PIE News

DEI in the workplace took centre stage at the conference as experts discussed current challenges and what the future may hold for diversity efforts at work. Ebony Jones, director, of inclusion and diversity at Accenture , a federal services consulting group, spoke about why workplace-endorsed DEI initiatives matter. “I

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