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Delivering civic value to communities – the impact of UK universities’ social science research

HEPI

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Dr. Ed Bridges , Head of Policy & Public Affairs at the Academy of Social Sciences. Researcher-developed technologies were also embedded within the National Cyber Hate Crime Hub (run by the UK’s National Police Chiefs’ Council), better equipping policymakers and police to address the problem.

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Two Tri-C professors sue administrators for retaliation

Inside Higher Ed

The lawsuit , filed last month, says faculty members Diane Gaston and Linda Lanier were penalized after speaking to WOIO Channel 19 News, a local CBS-affiliate television station, in May 2021. First of all, students of color, students who lack technology, it’s poor students.”

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A free, online, global university seeks seal of approval

Inside Higher Ed

Despite these constraints, UoPeople’s enrollment has swelled from over 44,000 students in 2021 to more than 126,000 students in 2023—a 186 percent increase over a two-year period. ” Many, if not all, of the commendations are supported by technology. Last year’s revenue was $20 million, according to Reshef.

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Federal earmarks a boon for higher ed

Inside Higher Ed

Higher education has been a top beneficiary of earmarks, which returned in 2021 after Democrats reversed a decade-long ban and made several reforms to the process. “Earmarks come and go,” said Terry Hartle, senior vice president for government relations and public affairs at the American Council on Education.

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3 Questions to Syracuse’s Chancellor Kent Syverud on Potential ED Changes to the Bundled Services Exemption

Inside Higher Ed

We relied on the partnership of outside providers like 2U for a range of services, including upfront investment in marketing, technology, and student support, as well as the ability to launch accredited programs quickly. Because we embraced online learning early on, we needed help getting started with some programs.

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Why not HE? The reasons those from under-represented backgrounds decide against university

SRHE

Daniels, N, Gillen, P,Casson, K, and Wilson, I (2019) ‘STEER: Factors to Consider When Designing Online Focus Groups Using Audiovisual Technology in Health Research,’ International Journal of Qualitative Methods , 18: 1–11, [link]. Galbraith, G (2021) ‘What do students think and how do universities find out?,

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Two Calls to Defend Our Universities

Academe Blog

Given the opportunity, they will conduct the research leading to breakthroughs in science and technology, new treatments for disease, new forms of creative expression, and new insights about the world we inhabit. His Understanding Academic Freedom was published in October, 2021; a second edition came out last month.