A Controversial Blog at U. of Iowa Shuts Down. Are Lawmakers to Blame?
The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 10, 2023
By Emma Pettit Illustration by The Chronicle; photos from University of Iowa, Iowa Legislature, Alamy Chris Jones (center), a U.
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The Chronicle of Higher Education
MAY 10, 2023
By Emma Pettit Illustration by The Chronicle; photos from University of Iowa, Iowa Legislature, Alamy Chris Jones (center), a U.
Coursera blog
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Allen Xu enrolled in the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MS-EE) on Coursera when it was first announced in May of 2019. My background is in mechanical engineering with experience in III-IV compound semiconductor manufacturing. I worked mostly with electrical engineers on process development and integration.
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Inside Higher Ed
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Blog: Learning Innovation Since March 2020, engineering professors have adapted to teaching new hybrid and virtual models in their classrooms. Q: What does the future of hybrid and online engineering education look like? At the University of Detroit Mercy, we’ve seen strong success with two learning models for labs.
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
JULY 24, 2024
One of the most effective yet often underutilized tools is blogging. As social media marketing has gained traction in recent years, many educational institutions wonder whether blogging is still a viable way to improve their brand awareness and boost enrollment. Start by determining the goals of your school’s blog.
HEPI
OCTOBER 17, 2024
This blog was kindly authored for HEPI by Victoria Moody, Director of Higher Education and Research at Jisc. Get our updates via email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Over the past few years, school blogs have emerged as integral components of this endeavor, equipping educational institutions with invaluable resources to elevate their communication, foster engagement, and cultivate a sense of community. What Is a School Blog? A distinctive and authentic brand voice that speaks to your students.
Today's Learner
JANUARY 7, 2025
However, we need to stop using it like we would Google or other traditional search engines. Why prompt engineering matters Generative AI tools rely on user-provided input to generate meaningful output. Prompt engineering, the skill of designing inputs for AI, has quickly become essential for navigating our AI-enhanced world.
HEPI
JANUARY 15, 2024
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Dr Emily MacLeod , Research Assistant, and Professor Louise Archer , Karl Mannheim Chair of Sociology of Education, at UCL. The main perpetrators of this sexism were not university staff, however, but were men STEM degree students. These ‘Step Up!’ To request hard copies of these ‘Step-Up!’
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
APRIL 17, 2024
Reading Time: 11 minutes Today, universities seeking to improve awareness and boost enrollment face a unique challenge: how to stand out among many competitors and reach the right people online. The key to success lies in the effectiveness of the university’s marketing strategies.
HEPI
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Midlands Innovation is a strategic research partnership of eight research intensive universities in the Midlands. HEPI is running a series of blogs with Midlands Innovation championing the role of technicians in higher education and research. As an engineer, Professor Holford knows first-hand the value of technical staff.
HEPI
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Midlands Innovation is a strategic research partnership of eight research intensive universities in the Midlands. HEPI is running a series of blogs with Midlands Innovation championing the role of technicians in higher education and research. Credit: Keele University. The TALENT Commission report was published in 2022.
Coursera blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Previously having achieved a law degree, Daiyin pivoted her interest towards a more technical field at her “dream school”, Northeastern University. In the online Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) program from Northeastern, Daiyin is developing the job-ready skills she needs for a career as a software engineer.
Coursera blog
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
We are honored to welcome prestigious universities such as Saïd Business School – University of Oxford , Dubai College of Tourism , IMD Business School , and Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea , along with industry leaders like Airbus Beyond , Amazon , Johns Hopkins Medicine , Liberty Mutual , and Xbox to our partner community.
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
MAY 22, 2024
Reading Time: 11 minutes Search engine optimization (SEO) has become an indispensable tool for universities and colleges looking to enhance their online presence and attract prospective students. What is SEO in education? Why is SEO important for colleges? Need help planning and implementing your school’s SEO strategy?
HEPI
JANUARY 12, 2023
This blog was kindly contributed by Sam Fankhauser, Professor of Climate Economics and Policy at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment, University of Oxford. Pretty much everything universities do has a direct bearing on climate outcomes. Entrepreneurial universities will see this as an opportunity.
Liaison International
JANUARY 30, 2024
The Challenge for Higher Education Institutions For universities and colleges relying on outbound marketing strategies, the upcoming changes may result in their emails facing increased scrutiny or even being filtered out. By addressing technical issues, universities can enhance their online presence and accessibility.
HEPI
MAY 8, 2023
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Mary Curnock Cook CBE , chair of the Jisc-Emerge HE Edtech Board, and Nic Newman , Founder and partner at Emerge Education. This echoes the positive approach to generative AI shared by Sir Tim O’Shea in a recent HEPI blog post, which you can read here.
Coursera blog
JULY 16, 2024
Hubert Abiera is currently pursuing his Master of Engineering in Engineering Management from the University of Colorado Boulder on Coursera. The post Leadership for engineers: How one manager is investing in himself and his team appeared first on Coursera Blog. Next time, we’ll return to a skills-centric topic.
Inside Higher Ed
JANUARY 8, 2023
Blog: Learning Innovation In a recent Bloomberg column, Tyler Cowen offers his diagnosis of what ails higher education. As important discoveries in CS or engineering are likely to come from companies rather than universities, higher education may be in danger of losing its recognized role as the engine of knowledge creation.
HEPI
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Midlands Innovation is a strategic research partnership of eight research intensive universities in the Midlands. HEPI is running a series of blogs with Midlands Innovation championing the role of technicians in higher education and research. per cent); to have graduated from a post-1992 university (55.3 Women represent 52.3
HEPI
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Simona Bizzozero, Chair, QS Reimagine Education Awards & Conference. Over a third of students surveyed said that AI influenced their choice of course, university, or career path. The QS report highlights that AI is shaping students’ academic and career decisions significantly.
UIA (University Innovation Alliance)
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Innovating Together: 6 Essential Episodes for Higher Education Leaders Elana Thu, 12/12/2024 - 06:25 Image Blog Post Higher Ed Leadership Inside Higher Ed Weekly Wisdom Its been another great year for the University Innovation Alliance (UIA), and were happy to share our top six episodes from the Innovating Together Podcast.
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
JULY 26, 2023
Reading Time: 9 minutes By now, you must have heard of search engine optimization as the top approach for improving your school website’s search visibility and ranking. Despite the changes in search engine optimization, backlinks still provide value to schools looking to boost their search visibility and ranking.
HEPI
MARCH 3, 2024
This blog was kindly authored for HEPI by Ian Pickup , Pro Vice Chancellor, Students, at The Open University, and builds on opening and closing remarks made at a recent HEPI round table event. Get our updates via email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.
Helix Education
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
In fact, according to RNL’s 2023 E-Expectations Trend Report , college and university websites are the single most utilized resource for students—and 58 percent of undergraduate students use search engines to find a college’s website. For all of these reasons, quality web content should be a priority for any higher ed marketing team.
HEPI
JULY 18, 2024
This blog was kindly authored for HEPI by Annabelle Earps , Digital PR Manager at The Workplace Depot. From my experience undertaking a course at Cardiff University covering Journalism, Marketing, and PR , I found myself unprepared for the digital aspects of the industry.
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
DECEMBER 13, 2023
A well-crafted SEO strategy that includes on-page SEO techniques can significantly boost the visibility of your school’s web content, allowing you to be seen by your target audience on the search engine results page. This, in turn, can help you connect with prospects who your content may further draw in.
HEPI
JUNE 11, 2024
The Green Party’s 2024 manifesto is due to be released today – follow the announcements for higher education on our live blog This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Anna Zvagule, Head of Communications at London Higher, which is today launching the Study London campaign. Its economy is roughly the size of Sweden’s.
Coursera blog
JULY 16, 2024
On AI Appreciation Day, we are reminded of our collective responsibility to harness the potential of GenAI, turning it into an engine of opportunity for everyone. White-collar workers, in particular, must stand out by proving their GenAI skills in order to secure jobs and advance in their careers.
HEPI
MAY 29, 2024
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Matteo Quacquarelli, Vice President of Strategy and Analytics at QS Quacquarelli Symonds. But not all UK universities are equal, and the overall picture isn’t reflective of many universities’ reality. The Russell Group universities are significant drivers in the overall picture.
Coursera blog
MARCH 6, 2023
These latest courses, Professional Certificates, and degrees cover everything from accounting and IT to data science and software engineering. This program is an ideal way to prepare for career advancement in the field of software engineering—one of the most in-demand and fastest growing occupational fields in the country.
Coursera blog
JANUARY 11, 2024
and Vanderbilt University By Jeff Maggioncalda, CEO Generative AI will unleash the next wave of innovation and productivity. As a tech-driven organization, L&T is committed to harnessing the power of AI to drive engineering and service excellence. Selection includes: Generative AI for Everyone from DeepLearning.AI
HEPI
JANUARY 14, 2024
This blog is provided by Daniel Dipper who graduated from the University of Oxford in 2023, having been the first from his immediate family to go to university thanks to Zero Gravity, The Sutton Trust, and the Social Mobility Foundation. What is the connection between political science and project management?
HEPI
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Midlands Innovation is a strategic research partnership of eight research intensive universities in the Midlands. Over the past two months, HEPI has been running a series of blogs with Midlands Innovation championing the role of technicians in higher education and research. It is therefore critical that the sector responds now.
Coursera blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The post Announcing Coursera’s 2024 Outstanding Partner Achievement Award Winners appeared first on Coursera Blog. Special Recognition – Individual This award honors an individual who has made exceptional contributions to transforming education. Watch the keynote.
Inside Higher Ed
MARCH 8, 2023
Blog: Higher Ed Gamma Not a day goes by that I don’t read something that shocks me, annoys me, frustrates me, rouses me, or inspires me. ” She argues that major research universities need to combat their elitist, exclusionary, and ivory tower reputation.
Coursera blog
MARCH 1, 2023
1 university in Peru and one of the top 15 universities in Latin America. This is the first degree from a Peruvian university on Coursera. Graduates will be prepared for a multiple of tech and IT roles, including machine learning engineer, data scientist, and computer system analyst.
Coursera blog
JANUARY 25, 2023
When he decided to enroll in the Strategic Leadership and Management Specialization from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), he set himself on a path towards acceptance into the Master of Business Administration (iMBA) program. The first degree I ever earned is in civil engineering.
Dr. Simon Paul Atkinson
OCTOBER 31, 2022
In part one of this four-part blog, I explored the definitions of what the Metaverse might be. These include 3D visualisations of the human body for medical purposes, and of engineering and architectural designs that aid a deeper understanding of structure. We don’t have it yet. 2/4 first appeared on Sijen.
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Since inbound marketing covers a range of areas – from blog content and social media to email marketing – you can use your audit as a tool for catching any branding inconsistencies across different channels and platforms. Here, blog posts share student voices, alumni stories, and application advice. Source: Minerva University.
HEPI
OCTOBER 6, 2024
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Sasha Roseneil, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sussex. In the run up to the General Election, then Shadow Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Peter Kyle, promised to end the war against universities. Collectively, UK universities are running a £1.7
HEM (Higher Education Marketing)
MARCH 4, 2024
Reading Time: 6 minutes The complexity of the highly dynamic higher education environment makes it a constant challenge to maintain the quality, consistency, and timeliness of its university website. Freshness is a significant factor in how search engines prioritize websites for certain search queries. What’s Newer than News?
HEPI
JUNE 8, 2023
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Helen Turner of Midlands Innovation. This is the final blog in the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) series. You can read the previous blogs here: High quality skills as a means of attracting FDI and reducing regional inequality. The ethos of our partnership is Together We Are Stronger.
HEPI
APRIL 18, 2023
This blog has been kindly written fro HEPI by Professor Marion Thain, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and Professor of Culture and Technology at King’s College London. Central to the King’s vision for an evolving humanities is the recognition that we have an ethical obligation to move beyond critique.
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