By Geoffrey Pullum. In Britain you can be jailed for tweets. A defense based on constitutional protections for political speech is out of the question: no written constitution, no Bill of Rights. Online abuse is just menacing behavior, and illegal. More...
Early Evidence: The College Scorecard Made a Difference, but Only for Some Groups of Students
By Beckie Supiano. New research finds that the government’s college-comparison tool had an impact, but that it was concentrated among advantaged students. More...
As seen on screen: collaborative efforts
By Matthew Reisz. Four years of collaboration between scholars and creative partners were showcased at the Creativeworks London Festival at King’s College London on 29 April. More...
Why are sandwich courses seeing a resurgence?
By Carolyn Wickware. Year after year, graduate recruiters emphasise the weight a good work placement carries in the hiring process. More...
UCL expenses rules mean staff seen as ‘inherently untrustworthy’
By David Matthews. University revises policy after backlash from academics. More...
The dangers of ‘character education’ in universities
By David Matthews. Academics, take notice: the idea of “character education” may be coming to universities.
In an analysis this week, I’ve looked at calls for universities to try to teach their students resilience and “grit” – the ability to bounce back from failure. More...
Leicester Premier League win ‘likely to boost city’s universities’
By John Elmes. International visibility for Leicester as a result of club’s success has already contributed to boost in overseas applications, says one vice-chancellor. More...
3 blossoming fields of study with massive potential
By Meris Stansbury. For institutions eager to help their students not only leap into the job market, but enter a future-proof career, these fields of study are wise investments. More...
Alternative pathways: Perks, but there also many pitfalls
By Meris Stansbury. Two higher education experts discuss the overarching benefits of higher ed alternative pathways, as well as the roadblocks and pitfalls to their success. More...
Don’t miss these up-and-coming higher-ed trends
By Laura Devaney. For institutions eager to help their students not only leap into the job market, but enter a future-proof career, these fields of study are wise investments. More...