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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. Fraud investigations are on the rise in higher education institutions. Armed with insider information, relators file fraud cases on the government’s behalf, leading to a recent uptick in government investigations of higher education institutions.

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Reimagining Black Male Success in Education: Moving from Marginalization to Empowerment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The journey of Black males through the American educational system is often marked by unique obstacles: racial stereotyping, lowered expectations, and systemic inequities that hinder their potential and alienate them from environments meant to foster growth (Howard, 2014). 2015; Harper & Davis, III, 2012).

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Gaps in sustainability literacy in non-STEM higher education programmes

SRHE

by Erika Kalocsányiová and Rania Hassan Promoting sustainability literacy in higher education is crucial for deepening students’ pro-environmental behaviour and mindset ( Buckler & Creech, 2014 ; UNESCO, 1997 ), while also fostering social transformation by embedding sustainability at the core of the student experience.

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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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Unveiling An Accidental Triumph: The Improbable History of American Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sol Gittleman has penned a must-read book for anyone with a vested interest in the past, present, and future of American academia. An Accidental Triumph: The Improbable History of American Higher Education tells the unique story about what Americans think of higher education.

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

Insight Into Diversity

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. Since THE first began collecting data in 2015, the number of women-led institutions has increased from 14% to 25%.

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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. These skills are worrisome for some educators due to the informal nature of online social spaces.

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