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Doing the dirty work of academia? Ancillary staff in higher education

SRHE

Yet this group has attracted limited considerations from researchers and policy-makers alike. Against this background, our study sought to explore the experiences of ancillary staff working in UK universities and their contribution to the higher education sector. Lucie Wheeler is a Research Assistant in education.

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Challenges Persist for Early-Career Black Academics

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Yet another noticed anti-Black racism increase at their institution when the university publicly declared its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The report’s lead researcher, Dr. Becca Franssen, is a partner at the British talent-search firm GatenbySanderson, where she helps British universities fill executive roles.

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UGC chair reveals committee to review Indian entrance exam irregularities

The PIE News

The test is used to determine the eligibility of candidates for junior research fellowship, assistant professors and PhDs in Indian universities and was supposed to take place on June 18. “The Focusing on the National Education Policy 2020’s promise to build accessible and quality education in India, the UGC is set to train over 1.5

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Black and Hispanic Students Far Less Likely to Receive Race-Matched Instruction

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Griffin, the dean of the College of Education at the University of Maryland. Griffin, associate professor of higher education and student affairs at the University of Maryland “Our country is diversifying quickly,” she said. That means making sure that people get tenure and stay in academia. Dr. Kimberly A.

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Riding India’s NEP 2020: there’s never been a better time for institutional partnerships

The PIE News

On the heels of India’s National Education Policy 2020, a recent think tank run by the government of India highlights the country’s dedication to establishing the region as a leading global hub of education with an emphasis on continued internationalisation and collaboration with foreign institutions.

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Gaps in sustainability literacy in non-STEM higher education programmes

SRHE

These studies involved a total of 11,790 participants and assessed 9,992 university programmes and courses. Rania Hassan is a PhD student and a research assistant at the University of Greenwich. Out of 6,161 articles that we identified as potentially relevant, 92 studies met the inclusion criteria and are reviewed in the report.

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Degrees and Certifications Help Inform the Future of DEI Leadership

Insight Into Diversity

Programs at the University of Kentucky (UK), Cornell University, Tufts University, Purdue University, and State University of New York (SUNY) at Old Westbury, which range from professional certifications to doctoral degrees, are just a few examples of the emerging field of DEI education.