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Cambridge risks losing ‘unbelievable talent’ amid PhD funding cut

The Guardian - Higher Education

Warning by vice-chancellor Deborah Prentice comes as Silicon Valley planned between Oxford and Cambridge The University of Cambridge risks losing unbelievable talent owing to a drop-off in funding for PhDs, the vice-chancellor has cautioned. Prof Deborah Prentice, who took over as vice-chancellor in 2023, described PhD students as the lifeblood of the universitys research and innovation work, and expressed concern that funding from research councils had dropped off significantly.

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The Power of Storytelling: Women Shaping Leadership and Change

HEPI

By Dr Monika Nangia , Academic Registrar and Director of Student & Academic Services at Durham University. In a world increasingly aware of the value of diversity, the role of women in leadership is more critical and undervalued than ever. Despite encouraging strides, women, particularly women of colour, continue to face systemic barriers to advancement.

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Is DOGE Digging Around in Student Data?

Inside Higher Ed

Is DOGE Digging Around in Student Data? Liam Knox Sat, 02/08/2025 - 09:05 AM Elon Musks government efficiency office may have access to sensitive student information, raising alarms about privacy and threatening to throw the federal aid system into crisis.

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The Transformation of George Mason University’s Board: Part I

Academe Blog

BY JAMES FINKELSTEIN, BETHANY LETIECQ, AND TIM GIBSON From Conservative Oversight to Extreme Partisan Activism Republican governors in Virginia have long appointed conservatives to university governing boards, but nowhere has this been more pronounced than at George Mason University.

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Navigating Higher Ed’s Tech & Budget Crunch: Yes, You Can Survive

As Higher Ed institutions continue struggling with budget constraints and enrollment pressures, making smart decisions about technology is crucial. How do institutions enhance data security, optimize their tech stack and engage students effectively…all while managing limited resources? Bret Ingerman, former Vice President for Information Technology at Tallahassee State College, digs into these conundrums, exploring how Pathify offers solutions to enhance student engagement while giving instituti

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NIH Moves to Slash Funding for Research, Leaving Universities on the Hook

Inside Higher Ed

NIH Moves to Slash Funding for Research, Leaving Universities on the Hook kathryn.palmer Sat, 02/08/2025 - 12:20 PM Federal officials said the change would save up to $4 billion. College leaders argue the cut will slow advances for millions of patients in need of critical breakthroughs.

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What now for the US Department of Education?

Higher Education Inquirer

What happens now with the US Department of Education now that Elon Musk claims that it no longer exists? It's hard to know yet, and even more difficult after removing career government workers that we have known for years. We are saddened to hear of contacts we know, hard working and capable people, in an agency that has been understaffed and politicized.

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Humane societies are thoughtful about how to promote equality, diversity and inclusion

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As President Trump's political war on diversity, equality and inclusion resonates in the UK, Debbie McVitty hopes for a reasoned pushback As President Trump's political war on diversity, equality and inclusion resonates in the UK, Debbie McVitty hopes for a reasoned pushback