Presidential inaugurations are usually moments of huge international attention, but Joe Biden’s words later this week will be watched more intently than ever given recent events in US democracy. But it is Kamala Harris – the country’s first African American vice-president-elect – who may increasingly take centre stage over the next four years, with the […] … learn more→
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Historically black universities are drastically undersold by the statistics
Governance failings are putting UK universities at risk of collapse
Predictions that some UK higher education institutions are facing disaster are hardly new. There have even been recent rumours that 40 of them are “in cash trouble” as a result of the pandemic. Yet our new report, University Governance: A Risk of Imminent Collapse, breaks new ground by using the words of university leaders themselves to illuminate what is going […] … learn more→
All you need to know about living and studying in Dublin
Ireland is a very popular choice for students from abroad thanks to its rich heritage and history, fantastic universities, competitive tuition fees, beautiful coastline scenery, and vibrant night life. To add to this, the Irish are well known for being friendly and welcoming to foreigners so people know they will be treated with respect. Ireland […] … learn more→
UK University students plan the largest rent strike in 40 years
Student activists across the United Kingdom are getting ready for the largest wave of university rental strikes in 4 decades thanks to the growing frustration arising from heavy-handed lockdowns, having to pay for rooms that are not being used, and the prospect of not having face-to-face lessons when universities open again. Students Do Not Appreciate […] … learn more→
Federal financial aid for college will be easier to apply for – and a bit more generous
How is applying for federal student financial aid about to change? The good news is the FAFSA will go from having 108 questions to 36 questions, and most students will only have to answer a smaller set of questions about family income and household size. The not-so-good news is that this simplified form will not […] … learn more→
Students and universities mourning the UK’s departure from the Erasmus + program
After reaching a trade agreement at the very last minute with the institutions of the European Union on December 24, many businessmen and politicians on both sides of the English Channel seemed to breathe with relief. However, the agreement not only marks the UK’s exit from the European common market and the tariff union, but also from […] … learn more→
Five ideas for a different distance teaching
The Covid-19 crisis has imposed distance education on everyone, not without pain . At the University, our students have been almost exclusively at a distance for almost a year! These successive confinements have had serious consequences. First there were the technical issues, the poor network connection, insufficient computer equipment, the difficulty in isolating yourself from others. Then, very quickly, we […] … learn more→
Exams cancelled? Think like a university student to get ahead
A-level exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have been cancelled, along with Highers in Scotland. It’s not yet clear what the replacement for these exams will look like, and many students may be feeling anxious or despondent about their prospects. However, some kind of assessment will take place – so now is not the time to […] … learn more→
What’s the purpose of university? Your answer may depend on how much it costs you
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the university sector under greater scrutiny. In some cases, this has prompted new conversations about the purpose of higher education. These have included the extent to which universities are upholding their commitment to public service, and whether the current institutional adjustments in universities will change the way higher education is delivered. But […] … learn more→
What the ‘doctor’ title means for women of color with doctorates
What is your experience being a woman of color with a doctoral degree? I am not only a woman who holds a Ph.D. in a male-dominated field, but a woman of mixed heritage (Irish and Native American). There was never a time during my Ph.D. studies that I was not made aware that I was […] … learn more→
