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Higher education, industrial strategy, and the importance of place

Wonkhe

With a green paper on the industrial strategy out for consultation, Arnab Basu stresses the vital need for the sector to make its case for a seat at the table

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Five Neurodiversity Considerations For Educators

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Cook: If you've heard the 'why' behind my work as an attorney, educator, and neurodiversity advocate, you know that the foundation of every career decision I've made thus far has been "to make sense of my own brain and empower others to do the same." As I sit at my computer at almost midnight reflecting on how far I and my team have come in accomplishing this mission, I feel both proud and anxious.

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Universities collaborating for the good of our regions is fast becoming a policy imperative

Wonkhe

Peter O'Brien and Diana Beech explore the kinds of value that are created when higher education institutions work together regionally

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Start with the Heart: Building Compassionate Connections From Day One

Faculty Focus

As the fall semester approaches, faculty are presented with new courses, students, and ever-evolving challenges. Beyond the myriad of pedagogical responsibilities lies an equally critical yet often underemphasized dimension: the emotional and relational aspects of teaching. Effective teaching transcends mere information transmission; it is built on relational experiences and a nurturing, supportive, and compassionate environment that fosters student engagement, learning, and well-being.

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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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The case for devolving research funding to England’s regions

Wonkhe

Ben Rogers proposes that there should be regional pots of research funding that can tackle regional challenges, fund innovation and support economic growth

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University of Toronto’s environment school cuts financial ties to fossil fuels

The Guardian - Higher Education

Princeton University, the only other North American school to do so, rolled back its commitment recently The University of Toronto ’s environment school has announced it will financially dissociate from fossil fuel companies, in a landmark win for climate activists. The institution has committed to stop taking funds from the sector for research, sponsorships, scholarships or infrastructure such as buildings.

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Start with the Heart: Building Compassionate Connections From Day One

Faculty Focus

As the fall semester approaches, faculty are presented with new courses, students, and ever-evolving challenges. Beyond the myriad of pedagogical responsibilities lies an equally critical yet often underemphasized dimension: the emotional and relational aspects of teaching. Effective teaching transcends mere information transmission; it is built on relational experiences and a nurturing, supportive, and compassionate environment that fosters student engagement, learning, and well-being.

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The role of universities in growing the economy – Labour’s industrial strategy explained

Wonkhe

James Coe has everything you need to know on Labour's industrial strategy green paper

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Postgraduate fees and funding in the four nations

HEPI

This HEPI long read was authored by Dr Edward Hicks. Edward was on a placement with HEPI during the General Election campaign. He usually works for the House of Commons, and has worked for three Select Committees and the House of Commons Library. The differences between the four nations of the UK in undergraduate higher education are well known. Most prominent are the differences in fees, with fees for almost all Scottish-domiciled undergraduates in Scottish universities paid for by the Scottish

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College Viability TOP-bottom Report: Health Care Programs

College Viability

This week we take the TOP-bottom report to the Northeast. I am looking at the Health Care Program completions for both bachelors and masters programs in 10 Northeastern states.

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Tired of Tedious Tasks? Meet RNL Answers

Helix Education

There’s a new way to use AI to do tedious higher ed tasks while keeping data secure. Tired of being told that you have to do more with less or to drink another cup of coffee and keep going? Let RNL Answers help you get the more tedious parts of your day done faster so you can focus on relationship building and the student experience. RNL has launched Answers , the newest addition to the RNL Edge AI portfolio.

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UN rapporteur challenges LSE over action against pro-Palestine protesters

The Guardian - Higher Education

Seven students put under ‘precautionary measures’ after allegations relating to campus demonstration in July The London School of Economics has been criticised by a UN rapporteur and accused of Islamophobia after raising an allegation that students behind a pro-Palestine demonstration in July had prompted fears of a repeat of the 7/7 terrorist attacks.