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A free, online, global university seeks seal of approval

Inside Higher Ed

Image: When the Taliban banned women from pursuing higher education, they did not simultaneously extinguish half their citizens’ educational ambitions. All details except the student’s gender and institution have been changed to protect her identity.) “I really hope that I am not the one to serve them all.

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Black and Hispanic Students Far Less Likely to Receive Race-Matched Instruction

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Griffin, the dean of the College of Education at the University of Maryland. They might have multiple roles at multiple institutions, so they might be more stretched in terms of their time. Seth Gershenson, a professor of public policy at American University’s School of Public Affairs.

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Why it’s always time to speak up for international students

The PIE News

The whole sector came together – universities large and small, ancient and modern, comprehensive urban institutions and specialist providers – to speak with one voice. Previously she worked as Director of Public Affairs at the University of Sheffield. Stereotypes we didn’t recognise. We decided to push back.

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Why not HE? The reasons those from under-represented backgrounds decide against university

SRHE

All participants were in the final year of their level 3 programmes and on courses that would qualify them for university entry, if they chose this option. They included concerns over the cost of university-level study. Code of Practice on Research Integrity , Edinburgh Napier University, [link]. References.

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A Premier League success story? Why global higher education is critical to our diverse local economies and communities in the UK

HEPI

This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Paul Angrave , Associate Director of Public Affairs at the University of Leicester. International students are vital to higher education and the UK – they bring global perspectives, talent, and skills to every part of our country. billion a year.

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Lunchtime Reading: Communicating the value of higher education to government in a new political era

HEPI

University policy briefings written, risks registered and manifestos and speeches scrutinised. Yet throughout the election, the Labour Party like the previous government held back from making higher education a priority issue — too difficult, too many other priorities. No contest. Simply increasing the volume will fail.

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What is Higher Ed Community Looking for in State of the Union Address?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

But the world of higher education will be listening carefully for what Biden may say about the many issues America’s colleges and universities are facing, several of which have assumed national prominence in recent months. Dr. Lynn Pasquerella Two-year institutions are also hoping for recognition. Dr. Kenneth K.

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