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University of Rochester sues Rochester University over recent name change

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The private research institution says Rochester University is undercutting its academic reputation and damaging its brand by adopting a similar name.

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Higher education postcard: University of Kent

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This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag takes us to what might have been Thanet University The post Higher education postcard: University of Kent appeared first on Wonkhe.

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What is a university surplus?

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For Andrew Connolly, discussions of the sector's "vast wealth" should come with a few caveats about the nature of reserves The post What is a university surplus? appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Universities need to invest in mindfulness

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Christine Rivers argues that mindfulness could not only aid universities in addressing staff and student wellbeing, but could also help with longer term strategic goals The post Universities need to invest in mindfulness appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Top shelf! – ranking university spirits

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Registrarism returns with an essential ranking of university-branded whiskeys and gins The post Top shelf! – ranking university spirits appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Why are university meetings still so inaccessible?

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Jim Dickinson reflects on conversations with student leaders and their experiences of committees, boards and meetings - calling for accessibility by design to be a concern for the encounters, rather than just the agenda The post Why are university meetings still so inaccessible? appeared first on Wonkhe.

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Universities need to normalise mental illness

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Mental health issues are widespread among university staff, and we still don’t really know how deep the problem goes. For Pathik Pathak, the first step is more openness The post Universities need to normalise mental illness appeared first on Wonkhe.