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Fraud in academia: How can universities avoid costly litigation?

University Business

No corner is free from this specter—not even the hallowed halls of academia. Recruiting fraud In 2015, the government announced a “landmark settlement” with the second largest for-profit college company in the country, Education Management Corporation—arising from FCA lawsuits filed by four relators. million in federal grant funds.

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International Women’s Day: ¼ of the Top 200 Higher Ed Leaders Worldwide are Women

Insight Into Diversity

Since THE first began collecting data in 2015, the number of women-led institutions has increased from 14% to 25%. The 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings have been released, and analysis reveals that, for the first time, 50 of the top 200 institutions are led by women.

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Europe and Africa strengthen research ties in mathematics 

The PIE News

There is a huge need for research expertise on mathematics in academia and business. The new cluster, CoRE-Math, will develop a collaborative PhD program to train mathematics graduates with a key aim of applying their knowledge beyond academia, prioritising innovation and technology to meet societal demands.

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From Likes to Learning: Enhancing Classroom Culture through Social Media Engagement   

Faculty Focus

In this piece, we explore how social media, as a pervasive cultural force, impacts the educational journey and engagement of undergraduate students while shaping their persistence and success in academia. 2013 & 2015) Youth Participatory Politics Survey Project, United States, 2013 and 2015 Panel Data. link] Cohen, G.

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Effect of Institutional Autonomy on Academic Freedom in Higher Education Institutions in Ghana

SRHE

The incorporation of corporate governance into academia introduces a set of values and priorities that can restrict the traditional autonomy and academic freedom that define a self-governing profession. The institutional dynamics of the European university Springer Netherlands. Tricker, R. Oxford University Press, USA. Zikmund, W.G.,

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UAE seeks ‘global innovation centre’ status in strategy

The PIE News

One such plan was the innovation strategy released by the UAE in 2015. Historically, innovation and R&D have thrived when business, academia and the government collaborate to turn new ideas into profitable enterprises,” she continued, referring to Silicon Valley as a prime example of this type of endeavour.

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Sunak U-turns on shuttering UK’s Confucius Institutes

The PIE News

“We recognise concerns about overseas interference in our higher education sector, including through Confucius Institutes, and regularly assess the risks facing academia,” the spokesperson said.