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Claire Hamshire and Neil Barrett have developed a framework for moving forward incrementally to overcome inertia and make change happen

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Surviving Neanderthal genes in modern genomes tell a story of thousands of years of interactions The post A new timeline for Neanderthal interbreeding with modern humans appeared first on Berkeley News.

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UW Presidential Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2024

I join the many people across the University of Washington who were saddened to learn of the passing of David Bonderman, who earned his undergraduate degree in Russian here in 1963. We are proud to count him among our alumni and grateful for his generous support, which created immense opportunities for students to transform their lives and expand their horizons through travel and cultural exchange.

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The PIE News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Genie, which the company Edvoy launched in September with “several millions of pounds” of investment, is an AI-powered search tool that helps students find the right university courses for them. Having initially been tested in the UK after two years of development, it is now used around the world by more than 4,600 recruitment agents, Sadiq Basha, CEO and founder at Edvoy, told The PIE News. “Agents, especially in India and Bangladesh and Nigeria and the Middle East are really,

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Mark Taylor makes the case for a change in the Office for Students regulatory framework to encourage more realistic planning and open the door to better dialogue

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

Join us in looking back on some of 2024s most memorable discoveries from UC research. The post 12 amazing UC discoveries of 2024 appeared first on Berkeley News.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Removing barriers for students to use mental health services is one of the most important goals of college administrations today particularly for students of color and diverse backgrounds. In a recent article , Diverse outlined the various mental health challenges students face today and discussed how educators can offer more effective support. According to the 2023 Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) for returning students and the 2023 Survey of Entering Student Engagement (

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Jim Dickinson assesses the findings of new polling from Belong on students' experiences of and impacts from being at work Jim Dickinson assesses the findings of new polling from Belong on students' experiences of and impacts from being at work

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The Berkeley Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Kazerooni, a leading expert in robotics and human-machine systems, is known for creating medical exoskeletons that have allowed those who have been paralyzed to stand and walk. The post UC Berkeley engineer Homayoon Kazerooni elected to the National Academy of Inventors appeared first on Berkeley News.

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The PIE News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Starting January 10, 2025, visa Type D applicants which includes students on programs longer than 90 days will have to secure an individual appointment at an Italian consulate for fingerprinting, increasing administrative demands on consulates and prospective students. In addition to the increased expense, many students will incur travelling to a consulate and the likelihood of massive wait times for visa appointments, I am concerned that this new requirement will impact students decision to s

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2024

In June 2023, the U. S. Supreme Court struck down race-consciousness in college admissions upending four decades of precedent and reshaping the landscape of higher education (Edelman, 2023, par. 1). This fundamental change reversed thinking about the equal protection clause under the 14th Amendment and galvanized states to reconsider their stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

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DECEMBER 11, 2024

England's higher education regulator is consulting on a new strategy designed to enable improvement. Debbie McVitty explains the new plan England's higher education regulator is consulting on a new strategy designed to enable improvement.

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The Berkeley Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Can there be scientific certainty in a pandemic? Ann C. Keller of UC Berkeley says no, urging the CDC to keep this in mind.

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The PIE News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A recent LinkedIn post by a career counsellor at a prominent school in Islamabad has gained traction for highlighting instances of fake IELTS results being circulated by certain agencies and agents in the country. As a dedicated school counselor from Pakistan, I can attest to the immense effort we put into guiding our students toward meaningful educational opportunities abroad.

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Higher Education Today

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Authors: Lauren Asher, Nate Johnson, Marissa Molina, and Kristin D. Hultquist Source: HCM Strategists An October 2024 report, Beyond Sticker Prices: How States Can Make Postsecondary Education More Affordable, reviews data to evaluate affordability of postsecondary education across nine states, including Alabama, California, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

Everyone wants their learning environment to be flexible, engaging, and supportive.

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The Berkeley Blog

DECEMBER 9, 2024

By replicating the atmospheric conditions of spacecraft, researchers aim to devise strategies for mitigating fire hazards in space. The post Engineers from UC Berkeley and NASA team up to study fire in space appeared first on Berkeley News.

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The PIE News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The interactive map , which was unveiled on December 9, features over 70 examples where London university research and development projects are “directly impacting” communities around England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Users can organise research impact case studies by regions, giving an insight into “place-oriented initiatives”, London Higher said in a release.

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Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Many of you reading this article are online teachers and I would like to start by asking two questions: Are you a good online teacher? What are you doing that truly engages your students? The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant growth in how often higher education institutions offer online coursework and provided K-12 schools with the chance to begin their journeys into allowing students to take online coursework.

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

The tech industry might be able to outspend and outhire academia.

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Liaison International

DECEMBER 9, 2024

These days, it seems like everyone is talking about artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to redefine the future of higher education. But how well do you understand and speak the language of AI? Although much of the language that now informs conversations about innovation and success werent familiar to most people just a few years ago, its now mission critical for you and your peers to embrace AI literacy.

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The PIE News

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The Memorandum of Understanding was exchanged by IIT Bombay ‘s Milind Atrey, deputy director (academics, research and translation) and Dr. Tessa Flatten, vice president, TU Dortmund on behalf of the institutions. This partnership is a very important step for TU Dortmund Universitys internationalisation in terms of student exchange, research collaboration and entrepreneurship cooperation, Flatten told The PIE News.

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Higher Education Today

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Title: Some College, No Credential Learners: Measuring Enrollment Readiness Source: Straighterline, UPCEA UPCEA and StraighterLine carried out a survey to examine the driving factors, obstacles, preparedness, and viewpoints of individuals who started but did not finish a degree, certificate, technical, or vocational program. This population, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, has grown to 36.8 million, a 2.9 percent.

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

As the prospect of course or provider closure looms larger, Charlotte Corrish reflects on what student complaints tell us about the practicalities of student transfer

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

Cancelling degree courses on the subject is a form of cultural vandalism, says Linden West. Plus a letter from Diana Hirst Thank you for your timely reminder about the crises of English literature and the humanities in our universities, including my own ( Editorial, 5 December ). The closure of the English literature degree at Canterbury Christ Church the city of Chaucer and Marlowe is a symptom of a deep malaise across universities and our whole culture.

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The PIE News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

A report published today by HEPI and Uoffer Global has found that Chinese students are not being adequately supported by UK universities despite their collective contribution of 2.3 billion a year in tuition fees. Investigating integration challenges facing Chinese students amid growing uncertainty about their future in the UK, the report concludes that institutions must improve the support services on offer or risk the UK becoming less popular with students from China.

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ACRLog

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This time of year, at my university, and perhaps at yours as well, we are preparing to submit documentation for our annual performance reviews. As I get my activity reports ready for my first cycle in this process, I cant shake an idea surrounding the nature of academic evaluation. From report cards in elementary school to doctoral dissertation defenses to tenure and promotion procedures, the academy structures itself around the individual.

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DECEMBER 8, 2024

What happens when collective acts of reassurance and optimism mask a growing crisis beneath? Jim Dickinson attempts to analyse the incentives What happens when collective acts of reassurance and optimism mask a growing crisis beneath?

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DECEMBER 11, 2024

A federal judge recently ruled that the U.S. Naval Academy may continue considering race as a factor in its admissions process, citing the unique needs of military readiness and national security. Judge Richard Bennett, in his decision, emphasized that the academy demonstrated a compelling national security interest in fostering a diverse officer corps.

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The PIE News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Local leaders, educational institutions, businesses, and other organisations from Limburg have penned an open letter to Eppo Bruins, the Netherlands minister of education, culture, and science, highlighting the provinces dependence on international students. Limburg has a strong international orientation due to its location on the border with Belgium and Germany.

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University Business

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Nearly a dozen colleges and universities over the past month have announced tuition-free initiatives for incoming undergraduates as the traditional application season kicks back into full swing. It marks the latest step higher education leaders have taken to answer growing criticisms about affordability. The majority of institutions featured on this list are promising to wave select students’ tuition and fees based on familial financial data retrieved by FAFSA.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

This weeks card from Hugh Jones postbag takes us to Oxford for May Morning This weeks card from Hugh Jones postbag takes us to Oxford for May Morning

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Academe Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2024

BY MATTHEW BOEDY My former classmate Phil Christman wrote a long essay at Plough about the future of higher education, the humanities, and his particular context as a lecturer at the University of Michigan. If you havent read it, I wanted to bring it to your attention because its great.

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The Berkeley Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2024

UC Berkeley researchers found that taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages, coupled with media attention, coincided with significant changes in social norms around sugary drinks. The post Bay Area soda taxes don’t just affect sales. They help change people’s minds. appeared first on Berkeley News.

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The PIE News

DECEMBER 13, 2024

After weeks of negotiations, the Netherlands coalition government has announced a reduction to the planned education cuts from 2 billion to 1.2bn over the next four years. The 748m reversalwas decided by the coalition government led by the far-right Party for Freedom and opposition parties on December 12, securing a Senate majority to pass the education budget 2025 next week.

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Wonkhe

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This week on our final proper show before the break, weve published polling on students experience of earning while learning - is a return to full time study possible?

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