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What the attack on CEU says about the rise of ‘illiberalism’ in Europe
In recent weeks, tensions over European immigration and liberal values have culminated in a direct attack on the Central European University in Budapest. The university is now facing closure after a series of questionable higher education “reforms” by the Hungarian government. CEU’s founder and patron – the Hungarian-born billionaire and philanthropist George Soros – has […] … learn more→
Building jobs in the Rust Belt: The role of education
When my father-in-law struggled in school in a mill town along the Ohio River, his parents suggested that he head across the bridge and work in the steel mill. It was a path that once created stable lives for many Pittsburghers. But in the 1970s, steel and coal were on the decline in the midwestern […] … learn more→
Recruiters determine College is worthless
For years now, higher ed administration has watered, and watered, and watered down what it means to have a college degree. Instead of making higher education about education, they made it about growth. Not once in my lifetime in higher education have the “leaders” shown even the slightest interest in education, but I can’t even […] … learn more→
Enjoying your viva
The Viva – a live presentation of your thesis to examiners – is not common in Australia. Our thesis examination is a blind peer review process, which has its own fears, but nothing like the anxiety that a viva can provoke. Horror stories tend to circulate, which is why I was happy to be sent […] … learn more→
Growing intolerance is threatening free inquiry and open debate in India’s universities
Higher education in India is going through a critical phase. The country has witnessed tremendous growth in the sector since independence, and now has 750 universities, 35,000 colleges and 30 million of students. But none of its best institutions have managed to secure a place in the list of the world’s top 200 universities. This […] … learn more→
Hungary’s assault on academic freedom is a threat to European principles
Tens of thousands of people recently demonstrated in the Hungarian capital of Budapest against attempts by their government to close the Central European University (CEU). This was the second large-scale demonstration in Budapest in as many weeks – with protesters turning out en masse to challenge recent amendments to the national law on higher education […] … learn more→
Universities should be environments of robust debate, not ‘safe spaces’
Trigger warnings, “safe spaces” and “no platforming” have all made headlines recently as signs of the deterioration of free speech on campuses in the US. What rarely makes news, though, is another troubling aspect of censorship: so-called bias response teams. Like a throwback to China’s Red Guards, the student militia who turned on their teachers […] … learn more→
UK Universities admit ‘almost’ illiterates
It’s funny, yet sad, to watch the higher education system of the UK degenerate into the same abyss much of the US’ higher education has become. First, I point out that I’m extrapolating a bit: Around 85% of respondents in the Times Higher Education survey were from 130 UK institutions, though staff from regions including […] … learn more→
How a browser extension could shake up academic publishing
Open-access advocates have had several successes in the past few weeks. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation started its own open-access publishing platform, which the European Commission may replicate. And librarians attending the Association of College and Research Libraries conference in March were glad to hear that the Open Access Button, a tool that helps […] … learn more→
