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ACU launches new marine scholarships

The PIE News

Scholarships for marine science research degrees driven by the Association of Commonwealth Universities have been announced for students from Ghana, India, Bangladesh and Belize. There will be a total of 56 scholarships available under the program, and will fund “a range of courses” in the area of marine science.

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How to Break the Promotion Glass Ceiling for Teaching and Scholarship Academics

HEPI

Promotion for academics, especially those on teaching and scholarship (T&S) pathways, is fraught with challenges. Inconsistencies in promotion criteria across departments and supervisors create confusion and unfairness fostering an environment of inequality and resentment. Favouritism is another significant issue.

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A Scholarship of the Underserved to Inspire Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

McMickens’s scholarship centers on historically marginalized and underserved populations that suffer from inequities, particularly in higher education. My research focuses on inequities in higher education among marginalized college students and the impact of college environments on students, faculty, and administrators,” says McMickens. “I

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College Fund Offers American Indian Law School Scholarship to Attend Harvard Law

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The American Indian College Fund has announced its third American Indian Law School Scholarship for a student entering Harvard Law School in the fall of 2024. Samantha Maltais, an enrolled member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head/Aquinnah on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, is the current scholarship recipient.

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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.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

Faculty Focus

2021), emphasizing the establishment of environments conducive to students’ intellectual development. Clear instructions, consistent layouts, and easy access to resources contribute to a more inclusive learning environment. Such strategies equip faculty with the tools to effectively respond to students’ needs (Rahimi et al.,

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Weekend Reading: Education and Scholarship – An overlooked solution to the teaching dilemma

HEPI

Universities have started recognising the importance of Education and Scholarship (E&S) academic roles to maintain a good balance between education and research. In terms of research, there is far less recognition of excellence in education and scholarship compared to excellence in subject-specific research output.