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Humanities are essential in understanding the Russian war against Ukraine
Members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe demonstrate against the war in Ukraine, Monday, March 14, 2022 in Strasbourg, […]
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1 in 3 Australian university students have been sexually assaulted. They demand action on their vision of a safer society
One in three university students (30.6%) have experienced sexual assault at least once in their lifetime. This is one finding from the […]
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5 ways university and college instructors can help students take care of their mental health
Mental health issues for college students have been on the rise. monkeybusinessimages via iStock/Getty Images Plus A few years ago, a student […]
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Ukrainian academics face exile, harassment and censorship in ongoing war
Demonstrators march at a rally in support of Ukraine at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Mass. on Feb. 28. […]
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For a ‘safe return’ to university campuses, listen to students most affected by the pandemic
Students don’t want to give up pandemic accommodations that helped make education more accessible. (Pexels/Mart Production) As many universities have moved back […]
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Gender bias in student surveys on teaching increased with remote learning. What can unis do to ensure a fair go for female staff?
Shutterstock Gender bias against female academics increased in student evaluations of teaching during remote learning, particularly among male students, our research published […]
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Universities after COVID: as lecture theatres reopen, some pandemic teaching methods should live on
Rido/Shutterstock COVID-19 restrictions required universities to move their classes online. It was a tremendous – although difficult – learning experience for all […]
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Why insecure work is finally being recognised as a health hazard for some Australians, including faculty on short-term contracts
original. About 3 million Australian workers lack job security. An estimated 2.4 million – 20% to 25% of the total workforce – […]
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Why universities are starting to re-evaluate their academics’ travel
Shutterstock/oneinchpunch As New Zealand starts lifting travel restrictions at the end of this month, academics may feel the need to catch up […]
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Early-career professors want changes in how tenure is evaluated in wake of pandemic effects on productivity
Researchers in a survey said they don’t want to delay their tenure review but have the criteria for it shift. (Piqxels) After […]
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