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There are cold spots in arts, humanities, and social sciences provision

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New British Academy interactive maps reveal cold spots in social sciences, humanities and arts in UK higher education – especially affecting disadvantaged students. Ruairi Cullen explains

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In the search for jobs, should disadvantaged students behave more like middle-class students … or should the labour market change?

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Many organisations work hard to tackle the reality that disadvantaged students tend to have less meaningful networks – in the past, HEPI has worked with some of them (such as JobTeaser, Gradcore and Handshake). Moreover, the pandemic increased isolation and worsened mental health.

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Human or AI? Connectives Hold the Clues 

Faculty Focus

million words generated by ChatGPT (a commonly used AI tool) and concluded that, when compared to a human writer, it is roughly 1,000 times more likely to use the term “re-imagined,” 400 times more likely to use the term “graphene,” and more than 600 times likely to use the term “bioluminescent.” link] The post Human or AI?

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Human or AI? Connectives Hold the Clues 

Faculty Focus

million words generated by ChatGPT (a commonly used AI tool) and concluded that, when compared to a human writer, it is roughly 1,000 times more likely to use the term “re-imagined,” 400 times more likely to use the term “graphene,” and more than 600 times likely to use the term “bioluminescent.” link] The post Human or AI?

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Empowering Black Scholars in STEM: The Urgency of Mentorship and Inclusion

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These challenges encompass implicit bias, restricted access to high-quality STEM education, cultural expectations, and socioeconomic disadvantages. However, the ongoing assault on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) threatens these opportunities and potentially exacerbates the marginalization of those already disadvantaged.

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The Future of Equitable AI in Higher Education

Insight Into Diversity

Additionally, biased datasets in AI systems may reinforce negative stereotypes or lead to inequitable distribution of academic support, such as tutoring or mentorship programs, disproportionately affecting students of color and those from disadvantaged communities.

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Critical Studies of Education and Technology: A Call for Empathy and Equity (Part 2) #CSET2025

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International students, socio-economically disadvantaged students, and communities like Travellers often lack access to digital resources. He also pointed out that the other costs of the infrastructure, human support, and training are often overlooked. However, despite these advancements, a significant digital divide still remains.