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Reflections on the first 100 days as a vice chancellor – a dialogue

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Shân Wareing's first 100 days as vice chancellor have taught her that being a head of institution is not always what people imagine it to be

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Imran Khan aims to be Oxford University’s next chancellor

The Guardian - Higher Education

Adviser to imprisoned former prime minister of Pakistan says he submitted application to run in October election Imran Khan, the imprisoned former prime minister of Pakistan, is aiming to become Oxford’s next chancellor when the university’s graduates and staff vote later this year. Syed Zulfi Bukhari, one of Khan’s advisors, said the former international cricket star had submitted an application to run in the election in October to replace Chris Patten, the former Conservative minister.

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Elon, AAC&U Publish Student Guide to AI

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Students may now have a living map for navigating college in the era of artificial intelligence, according to a new guide release by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) and Elon University. Dr. Connie Book Dr. C. Edward Watson, the vice president for digital innovation at AAC&U, described the first-edition guide as indispensable for students as they travel along their AI learning journey.

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Golden age of English universities could be over, says head of watchdog

The Guardian - Higher Education

Higher tuition fees and lifting visa restrictions could help with funding crisis, says Office for Students chair The head of the universities watchdog in England has said the “golden age of higher education” could be over and all options should be on the table as the funding crisis facing the sector is “significant”. The Office for Students (OFS) interim chair, Sir David Behan, said increased tuition fees and lifting visa restrictions on international students could help revive embattled institu

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Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership (SCM): Igniting Students’ Academic Development P

The article addresses the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. It elucidates the SMC background, key assumptions, and the main pillars of the model to form a a change agent who could be helpful with institutional in-service delivery.

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AI in Community Colleges: Navigating a Human-Centered Future in the Shadow of AB 2370

Faculty Focus

Note: This article used collaboration between the human author and the AI programs of ChatGPT, Copilot, and Meta AI. The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era for community college education, presenting both exciting possibilities and complex challenges. While AI-powered tools offer potential to enhance teaching and learning, concerns about AI replacing human instructors have sparked a complex debate.

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Harper to Feature in September Tuesdays Together National Speaker Series

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr Shaun Harper Racial equity expert Dr. Shaun R. Harper will be a featured speaker during September’s Tuesdays Together National Speaker Series conversation hosted by the North Carolina Central University School of Education's Higher Education Administration Graduate Program. Harper is a provost professor in the University of Southern California (USC) Rossier School of Education and the USC Marshall School of Business.

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The positive impact of university sustainability on academic prestige

HEPI

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Leigh Kamolins, Director of Analytics & Evaluation at QS Quacquarelli Symonds. Increasingly driven by environmental and social consciousness, students are aligning their values for a greener, fairer future with their educational decision-making. Data collated for the QS World University Rankings 2025 reveals that there is a positive connection between a university’s sustainability outputs and their academic reputation, as universities with strong scores

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Association Plans Africa-wide Universities Research Archive

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Olusola Oyewole The Association of African Universities’ (AAU) African Research Innovation and Development (AfRID) network plans to set up a platform to serve as a database of all scholars in Africa and their research. AAU is investing $60,000 in an electronic research archive that will automatically capture research output by African universities published in international journals.

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Have laptop, can travel: the rise and rise of the commuter student

The Guardian - Higher Education

High rents and living costs mean almost half of students are travelling to campus instead of living on it. But are they missing out on the social side? The university experience used to be characterised by moving away from home, living in halls, and being immersed in campus life. But with rents and living costs soaring, more students than ever before are staying at home and commuting to university.

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AI by Design: How We Leverage AI Advancements in Graphic Design for You

Helix Education

This post was written by Jolie Baskett, Director of Design at RNL. When you think of designers, what comes to mind—drawing tablets, the eyedropper in Photoshop, branded colors in a palette? Did you know Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now a vital tool as well? RNL designers use AI for routine graphic adjustments and technical improvements, saving time and allowing them to focus on the strategic elements and bringing your brand to life.

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Successful Fundraising Graphic Design: Why You Shouldn’t Cram 15 Pounds Into a 5-Pound Bag

Helix Education

This interview and post were done by Nancy Owen, Senior Writer at RNL. Great fundraising graphic design helps your appeals capture the imagination of your audience. But what makes for great design? I sat down with Shannon Blazek, RNL senior designer, to discuss this very topic. We discussed what inspires good design, best practices for design, and why RNL works collaboratively across teams to deliver the best design possible for our clients. “Design has always intrigued me.” A young