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Celebrating our interconnectedness in the season of annual reviews

ACRLog

This time of year, at my university, and perhaps at yours as well, we are preparing to submit documentation for our annual performance reviews. As much of the population moved into cities where they no longer knew their neighbors, the art of selling yourself became a crucial means of survival.

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London Higher unveils interactive map highlighting city’s R&D reach

The PIE News

And there are plans to expand the project, using the map as a “live resource” that grows as more research projects which are categorised under one of four themes: arts and humanities; medicine, health and life sciences; physical sciences, engineering and mathematics; and social sciences are added, London Higher said.

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Acumen: Indian students branching out from big four study destinations

The PIE News

Agents now prioritise clear value demonstrations and robust risk mitigation strategies, such as rigorous checks on student documentation and credentials, and ensuring strong English proficiency. Acumen Fraudulent documents have been a major concern among students and international education stakeholders in India.

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Game Changers and Change Makers: Black Publishers’ Defiant Mark on History

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Since the second decade of the nineteenth century, black-owned book publishing has existed in the United States, the books released by these publishing enterprises have vindicated blacks, documented black culture and history, and addressed the special concerns of black people in ways which white book publishers have not. Cornish and John B.

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Six Approaches for Sharing Assignment Due Dates 

Faculty Focus

This tool can be shared with a student electronically, posted in an LMS, provided in a printable document, or handed out in class. The resulting calendar can be shared as a PDF or image file with other course documents such as syllabi. Yet, some faculty experience the late work phenomenon to a lesser extent.

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Nonprofit Group Offers to Renovate and Build Charter Schools in Philly

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The report also documented 11,480 deficiencies worth $4.5 STS currently manages two charter schools, the Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School (K-12) and the Philadelphia Charter School for the Arts & Sciences at H.R. It's really about the communities that want to build schools." Edmunds (K-8). as White, 11.2%

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New funding models explored as UK HEIs “running out of road”

The PIE News

A review of the calibration of the scheme is a way to “avoid political traps now” and give parties maximum room for manoeuvre after the election, noted David Willetts, who was minister for universities and science from 2010 until 2014. “Higher education institutions across the UK are under financial strain.

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