There's no arguing the advancement of the digital age--here are some examples of the effects of the digital transformation in higher education. More...
Here’s what higher-ed leaders should know about Generation Z students
Generation Z students say they vastly prefer video as a learning method, according to a new study that outlines similarities and differences among these learning and Millennials. More...
Who can gain from higher cybersecurity awareness?
Earlier this spring, it was reported that Washington State University agreed to pay over $4.7 million to settle a lawsuit involving the breach of 1.2 million individuals’ confidential records. The settlement grabbed headlines likely for three reasons: a rare privacy and cybersecurity case involving a public university, the staggering figures in question in terms of both the settlement amount and alleged victims involved, and last but not least, the can-you-believe-what-happened circumstance that has since come to light behind the breach. More...
Assessment’s role in higher ed’s digital transformation
The digital transformation is restructuring industries and making organizations more competitive. It encompasses technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, block-chain, and the Internet of Things. More...
Maths and tech specialists need Hippocratic oath, says academic
Mathematicians, computer engineers and scientists in related fields should take a Hippocratic oath to protect the public from powerful new technologies under development in laboratories and tech firms, a leading researcher has said. More...
University applications from 18-year-olds at record high
Almost a third of all 18-year-olds in Britain have applied for undergraduate courses this year, a record high spurred on by aggressive marketing campaigns. More...
The Guardian view on A-levels: end the guesswork in university admissions
Universities must now pick students without knowing their exam results. This is unfair and inefficient. It must change. More...
Super deluxe student accommodation for wealthy parents
Rich parents are being chased by universities offering super-luxe accommodation more akin to a boutique hotel than traditional digs – with annual rents topping £20,000. More...
University – you know the fees, but what about the costs?
You’ve got the grades and you’re heading for college. Now get ready to pay the bills. More...
£6,000 a year for a room? If I were a student, I’d probably go on strike too
Rents paid by university students have been rising by about double the rate of inflation for years. More...