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Moving beyond the quality wars

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One of his phrases that has stood the test of time is the “ quality wars ” – his label for the convulsions in UK higher education in the 1990s and early 2000s over the assurance of academic quality and standards. This reflects the depth and acuity of his analysis, but also his ability as a phrasemaker.

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Empowering Community Colleges Through AI: A New Era of Access and Economic Mobility

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Combined with the Apple App Store, which first debuted in 2008 with 500 phone applications, in less than 20 years, technology has revolutionized how the average consumer communicates, entertains themselves, and obtains information. Consequently, renormalizing consumer expectations for end-user experiences.

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Breaking: Ecctis acquires edtech platform Enroly

The PIE News

Enroly was set up in 2017 by co-founders Maynard Inkster and Jeff Williams, and has grown rapidly to partner with over 60 British universities. Enroly brings proven technology and a strong presence across UK higher education. This is a natural fit.

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Cialfo, Explore and Kaaiser unite under new umbrella company

The PIE News

Aiming to set new benchmarks in innovation and excellence, Manifest wants to empower all stakeholders in the education ecosystem with cutting-edge technology and exemplary service standards, as per a statement by the investment firm. Manifest Global marks the beginning of an ambitious journey to reshape global education.

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Why Gen Z has a new nickname: ‘Toolbelt generation’

University Business

Instead of relying on traditional college degrees, this generation is exploring other lucrative education options. Interest in attending trade school has nearly doubled among teens and adults since 2017 and shows no signs of slowing down. Here are five reasons: Less confidence in higher education. Financial freedom.

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PhotoVoice: Using Technology to Impact Student Learning and Assessment

Faculty Focus

As a faculty member, I often hear the blatant dismissal of students and their preoccupation with technology. How can we help develop ethical leaders, solid communicators, critical thinkers, and diversity-minded, community-engaged students if students in today’s generation are focused so heavily on technology and their phones?

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Women's Educational Equity Takes On Technology

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The conference, Closing the Gap: The Role of Girls’ Education in Creating a More Equitable World , focused on the unique burdens confronting young women of today, and the biases in technology and AI that are impacting the present and future. We assume that technology is in the driver’s seat, propelled by a will of its own.