Study: More, and more diverse, US college students voted in 2016
Whether they were motivated by enthusiasm or ire toward the candidates, the 2016 election captured the attention of US college and university students nationwide.
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300,000 women are missing from economics
To get them back, Economics 101 courses need to address real problems.
Google architecture and what do you see? And what’s a building without people?
By putting the users of buildings – people – at the centre of the process of designing buildings and infrastructure, we can create healthier, more human-centred spaces.
How tolerance enhances democracy and the quest for human flourishing
Schools and universities have a responsibility to protect students from hate speech while also exposing them to views that disrupt their ways of thinking and ideas of the world.
There has been a massive drop in the number of mature students studying at UK universities
If education really is for all, more must be done to help people of all ages to access it.
Dear white people, wake up: Canada is racist
Canadians have a deep investment in their country as a "colour-blind society." Actually, racism is everywhere, just hidden behind a polite veneer.
Why universities must defend democracy
The rise of neo-Nazism under President Donald Trump signals a new wave of authoritarianism. Now more than ever, colleges and universities must help students become informed and compassionate citizens.
Medical schools are shaking off a dark past by honouring people who donate their bodies to science
We've come a long way since the dark days of grave robbing to provide bodies for dissection. Now, there are ceremonies and memorials to honour people who have donated their body to science.
Rape at universities: One program is proven to reduce it
A program developed by a University of Windsor professor significantly reduces a woman's risk of rape on campus. It also focuses on communicating sexual desires.
Free expression at universities gagged by anti-Trump backlash
Differences of opinion are the lifeblood of universities and essential to advancing knowledge. But some universities are giving in to intimidation by cancelling events with controversial speakers.
Why universities can’t be expected to police copyright infringement
A recent Canadian court decision suggests universities should police any potential copyright infringements on campus and online. That's the last thing universities should have to do.
Universities have the power to create exciting, connected and inclusive cities – here’s how
Cities and universities can overcome social divides and create better places, but only if they work together.
Disconnected: Can universities surpass brand image to make their social media relevant?
Universities could dramatically transform their role in society through better use of social media
University rankings: good intentions, image polishing and more bureaucracy
Students can now see if their £9,000 a year fees are going to a 'gold-standard' school. But how cynical should they be?
How European academics are feeling about life in Britain a year after Brexit vote
When the political becomes personal.
Free textbooks for first-year university students could help improve retention rates
A number of universities around the world are providing free textbooks to first year university students as a way to increase retention rates.
More students are dropping out of university because of mental health problems
This is how to stop it.
Puerto Rico votes on statehood: Polls and protests
Some Puerto Ricans voted, but most stayed home amid a looming financial debt crisis and political protests. Will this vote matter?
The Australia-China Relations Institute doesn’t belong at UTS
If Australia is going to successfully navigate its way through the “Asian Century,” we need independent centres of research excellence on China.
Why the KPIs on university engagement need more thought
In March 2018, all Australian universities will be submitting key performance indicators (KPIs) on their engagement and impact to the Australian Research Council. These measure how well universities engage…
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Program Director, Higher Education, Grattan Institute
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Senior Lecturer, Melbourne Centre for the Study of Higher Education, University of Melbourne
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Researcher in Higher Education Policy, Curtin University
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Professor of Political Science and Vice-Chancellor, University of Melbourne
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Director, Mitchell Institute, Victoria University
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Professor of International Higher Education, UCL
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Associate Director Student Experience, Monash University
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Professor in Cultural and Social Analysis, Western Sydney University
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Honorary Senior Fellow, Centre for Vocational and Educational Policy, University of Melbourne
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Vice-Chancellor, Western Sydney University
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Visiting Professor, School of Management, University of Bath
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Director, Centre for Higher Education Equity and Diversity Research, La Trobe University
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Head, Office of Scholarly Communication, University of Cambridge, University of Cambridge
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Adjunct professor, RMIT University
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