REF 2028: A quiet transformation
Wonkhe
JUNE 18, 2023
Dinah Birch has pieced together the changes to REF and finds a very different research exercise The post REF 2028: A quiet transformation appeared first on Wonkhe.
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REF 2028 mustn’t forget about research outputs
Wonkhe
AUGUST 15, 2023
David Duncan and Chris Pearce have concerns The post REF 2028 mustn’t forget about research outputs appeared first on Wonkhe. The research assessment exercise looks set to increase emphasis on measuring processes, systems and culture.
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How exactly could REF 2028 evidence research culture?
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
REF 2028 will place increased importance on research culture – but how’s this going to work in practice? Mark Whelan digs into the nuts and bolts of assessment The post How exactly could REF 2028 evidence research culture? appeared first on Wonkhe.
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REF 2028 could revolutionise research culture
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JUNE 15, 2023
An outline of REF 2028 has been published and James Coe asks what it means for research culture The post REF 2028 could revolutionise research culture appeared first on Wonkhe.
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REF 2028 is coming
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JUNE 15, 2023
David Kernohan sets out what to expect The post REF 2028 is coming appeared first on Wonkhe. The Future Research Assessment Programme has reported, kicking off the next research excellence framework exercise.
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Changes to research assessment have unintended consequences
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
REF 2028 needs very careful design, argues Anton Muscatelli – based around what can be genuinely and rigorously measured across institutions The post Changes to research assessment have unintended consequences appeared first on Wonkhe.
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It’s time to talk about research culture and the REF
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
The recently published proposals for REF 2028 have raised questions about the assessment of research culture and environment. Research England Executive Chair Jessica Corner broaches a sector-wide debate The post It’s time to talk about research culture and the REF appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Villanova and Rosemont Announce Merger, Smaller Catholic Institution to Be Absorbed by 2028
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 31, 2025
The merger, which begins its first phase in 2027, will ultimately transform Rosemont College into "Villanova University, Rosemont Campus" by 2028. According to the announcement, Rosemont students who have not completed their degrees by 2028 will have "multiple options," including transferring to Villanova's College of Professional Studies.
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More Selective Colleges See Diversity Dip
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Vanderbilt University’s Class of 2028 was significantly less diverse than last year’s incoming class, with underrepresented students of color declining by nearly 10 percentage points, according to institutional data released Monday. Black student enrollment decreased by the widest margin, from 11.5
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New College of Florida wants at least $400M in state funding for institutional overhaul
Higher Ed Dive
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
The small liberal arts institution will need to overcome long-term underfunding challenges to reach 1,200 students by 2028, President Richard Corcoran said.
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How to reward research culture
Wonkhe
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
As Research England commits to further engagement on REF 2028 James Coe takes a look at the debates to come on the people, culture and environment element The post How to reward research culture appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Penn State Built a Second Law School. Now, It’s Going Back to One.
Inside Higher Ed
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
class of 2028 will attend the combined school, which will also be called Penn State Dickinson Law. This month, the American Bar Association approved the university’s request to recombine the two similarly named schools: Penn State Law, located at the flagship University Park/State College campus, and Penn State Dickinson Law, in Carlisle.
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How to stand out when recruiting stopped-out learners
University Business
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The Ohio Bureau of Labor has called out a growing talent gap in the state: 75% of job growth in Ohio will be in occupations requiring at least a postsecondary non-degree credential between 2018 and 2028. Nationwide, 85% of all “good jobs” are expected to require some postsecondary credential.
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Rice University Announces Major Enrollment Expansion, Commits Over $1.5 Billion to Financial Aid
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
APRIL 21, 2025
Rice University has unveiled plans for unprecedented enrollment growth, aiming to increase its student population by approximately 30% by 2028 compared to 2020 levels, university officials announced Monday.
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An Early Look at Diversity Post–Affirmative Action
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
An Early Look at Diversity Post–Affirmative Action Liam Knox Fri, 09/06/2024 - 03:00 AM Colleges are slowly releasing demographic data for the Class of 2028, giving a glimpse of the Supreme Court ruling’s impact on racial diversity. The results are decidedly mixed. Byline(s) Liam Knox
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Ed Blum Puts Colleges ‘On Notice’ Over Diversity
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Selective colleges began unveiling demographic data for the Class of 2028, the first admitted after the 2023 affirmative action ban, just a few weeks ago, and already legal threats are flying. The affirmative action foe threatened to sue three colleges for allegedly defying the Supreme Court’s race-conscious admissions ban.
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Labour says early general election leaves many government commitments ‘in the bin’ – UK politics live
The Guardian - Higher Education
MAY 23, 2024
Labour’s spending promises cost £16 billion per year in 2028-29, or £58.9 billion per year in 2028-29, or £20.4 He repeats the claim that a Labour government would cost every family £2,000. billion over the next four years. But their revenue raisers would only collect £6.2 billion over the next four years.
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French business school ESCP eyes collabs with IITs
The PIE News
APRIL 22, 2025
By 2028 or 2030, if top talent from IITs and beyond say, ESCP is the place to be, to learn, and to become an alum, then we have truly succeeded. The shared focus on AI with India and France also presents a unique opportunity to leverage advanced technologies for mutual benefit and global impact, said Laulusa.
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Brown Sees Steep Drop in Diversity of Incoming Class
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The share of Black and Hispanic students in Brown University’s incoming Class of 2028 dropped by 10 percentage points since last year, from 29 percent to 19 percent, according to demographic data released by the university. That marks a significant decline in diversity one year after the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action.
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REF is about incentives not just outcomes
Wonkhe
JUNE 27, 2023
REF 2028 is about incentives not just outcomes and James Coe thinks that could be good for research culture The post REF is about incentives not just outcomes appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Harvard Reports Drop in Black Student Enrollment
Inside Higher Ed
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Fourteen percent of Harvard University’s Class of 2028 identify as Black or African American, a drop of four percentage points from last year, according to institutional data released Wednesday. The news comes a little over a year after the Supreme Court ruled against the university in Students for Fair Admissions v.
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Egypt and France strengthen ties with slew of MoUs
The PIE News
APRIL 15, 2025
The agreement outlined their joined efforts to offer dual degrees in 15 scientific disciplines and established a scholarship program enabling 100 Egyptian PhD candidates to pursue advanced studies in France between 2025 and 2028.
Texas A&M Shutters Controversial Qatar Campus
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Texas A&M University will close its campus in Qatar by 2028, ending a 21-year partnership with the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, run by the Qatari government.
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Four-year low in early acceptance applications at Harvard University
University Business
MARCH 29, 2024
The volume of early applications for the Ivy League school fell by 17% for the class of 2028. Harvard said Thursday it received 54,008 applicants for the class of 2028, down 5% from the year before. Harvard said it accepted 1,937 students for the class of 2028. This is the lowest the rate has been in four years.
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The pandemic may have ended but the demand for edtech is growing
University Business
OCTOBER 28, 2022
By 2028, that number will more than double and is projected to reach $169 billion by 2028 as the demand and reliance on education technology increases. Yet, throughout the year as colleges provided remoted instruction, the unprecedented reliance on technology caused a significant surge in the education technology market.
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Campus diversity is becoming difficult to measure as students keep their race and ethnicity hidden on college applications
University Business
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
As higher education institutions begin reporting the racial makeup of the class of 2028—the first to be affected by the 2023 decision—the data is hard to interpret, confusing and inconclusive.
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Mississippi Bill Would Mandate 3 College Closures
Inside Higher Ed
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
If the bill passes, IHL will have until June 30, 2025, to select them, with closure mandated by 2028. The legislation—Senate Bill 2726—doesn’t specify the three, deferring that decision to the Institutions of Higher Learning, which oversees the state’s eight public universities.
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A US university has a new requirement to graduate: take a climate change course
The Guardian - Higher Education
OCTOBER 15, 2024
About 7,000 students from the class of 2028 will be affected this year. Courses must cover at least 30% climate-related content and address two of four areas, including scientific foundations, human impacts, mitigation strategies, and project-based learning. Continue reading.
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California Seeks to Expand Access for Community College Transfers Under New Plan
Insight Into Diversity
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
By 2028-29, it will expand to at least 12 majors, including STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields, at UCLA. Four additional UC undergraduate campuses will also implement the program by 2028-29, with all UC campuses expected to participate by 2031.
College Revives Standardized Test Requirement
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The college adopted a test-optional policy for applicants to the Classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027 and a test-recommended policy for applicants to the Class of 2028 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Lee Coffin, the college’s vice president and dean of admissions and financial aid.
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College Viability App Limits Risk of Choosing $$ Weak Colleges
College Viability
MAY 14, 2023
Now that we have passed the May 1st 'Decision and Deposit' date for the class of 2027, let's start preparing the students and families of the class of 2028 for the challenge of determining the difference between financia.
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IDP moves to deliver IELTS in China
The PIE News
OCTOBER 25, 2024
IDP is expected to be operational in China by the second half of 2025 and its market entry is predicted to increase the company’s earnings by an average of 5% from 2026-2028, according to a report by Morgan Stanley. In Canada, China’s visa approval rates last year were +20% for China and +5% for India, according to the report.
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Mississippi Bill Targets Three Colleges for Closure
Insight Into Diversity
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
A new cost-cutting bill proposed in the Mississippi Senate targets three state-funded higher education institutions for closure by June 20, 2028.
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The ongoing saga of REF 2028: why doesn’t teaching count for impact?
SRHE
JULY 13, 2023
The initial decisions on REF 2028 (REF 2028/23/01 from Research England et al ), based on the report on FRAP – the Future Research Assessment Programme – contain one surprise and one non-surprise among nearly 40 decisions. by Ian McNay Surprise, surprise…or not.
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IDP launches IELTS delivery in China
The PIE News
DECEMBER 3, 2024
According to the report, it is predicted that IDP will have a 40% share of IELTS in China by 2028, increasing the company’s earnings by an average of 5% from 2026-2028.
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Canada invests in official language minority communities
The PIE News
AUGUST 13, 2024
The funding, which will be provided through bilateral agreements with the provincial and territorial governments, includes the federal government’s Action Plan for Official Languages 2023-2028, which supports minority language postsecondary institutions and aims to foster a stronger bilingual workforce. “Canadians across the country deserve and expect (..)
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Alabama State Launches Women’s Flag Football
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MARCH 31, 2024
Dr. Jason Cable "The International Olympic Committee recently included men's and women's flag football in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games and likewise, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is closely monitoring the emerging sport of women’s flag football," said Alabama State University President Dr.
Advancing Accessibility at Adelphi University: A Blueprint for Campus Diversity and Inclusion
Insight Into Diversity
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
The Adelphi University class of 2028 breaks boundaries as the first in the school’s history to enroll a majority of students of color. The webpage includes suggestions for marketing, signage, event space layout, mobility access, seating arrangements, dietary considerations, and communication options.
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Canadian language schools record slow post-Covid recovery
The PIE News
JULY 11, 2024
Domestic students taking French language programs achieved a 127% recovery rate, highlighting the success of the country’s efforts to achieve the “substantive equality of English and French languages in Canada”, as outlined in the government’s Action Plan for Official Languages 2023-2028.
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Unite earnings grow 13% to reach £184.3m
The PIE News
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Together the partners will develop 2,000 beds at a site in the city for delivery in 2027 and 2028. The £250m joint venture with Newcastle, announced this month , will see Unite act as development and asset manager with 51% ownership share. “Postgraduates from India and Nigeria accounted for less than 3% of our bookings for 2023/24.
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Canada’s Francophone pilot program to offer pathway to residency
The PIE News
AUGUST 19, 2024
According to Boissonnault, the program adds to progress being made under the the Action Plan for Official Languages 2023–2028 to strengthen Francophone immigration and integration in French-speaking minority communities. The post Canada’s Francophone pilot program to offer pathway to residency appeared first on The PIE News.
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US: international scholars total rises by 13%
The PIE News
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
The 2028/19 peak of 136,000 international scholars has not yet fully recovered but the two years of growth is cause for optimism, Martel indicated. . “Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, we really had steady growth of international scholars coming to the US,” she said.
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The Guild advises “openness” in European R&I
The PIE News
MAY 16, 2024
The European Union’s tenth program for research and innovation must take a long-term view beyond current geopolitical challenges and continue to collaborate openly with non-EU partners, the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities has said.
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The higher education sector should welcome the new proposals on franchise provision but still act to hold the Office for Students and Ministers to account – by Professor Nick Braisby
HEPI
JANUARY 31, 2025
Registration The Government propose delivery partners will need to have successfully registered with the OfS by September 2027 for their 2028/29 courses to be designated for student finance.
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