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Reckoning and resistance: The future of Black hiring commitments on campus

In the wake of George Floyd’s murder in May 2020, a global reckoning on anti-Black racism ignited protests, conversations and demand for action. Across North America, universities scrambled to make public commitments to racial justice. They pledged to make changes and address systemic inequalities.

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Universities are in a hole: linking student fees to inflation is the fairest way forward

To ensure less privileged students are not put off, a more progressive system for repayment of loans is also urgently needed, says former Labour MP Peter Mandelson

The Guardian - UK

Beyond the ivory tower: universities need to prioritise the entrepreneurial mindset, not just new ideas

As universities consider their future in the 21st century, many are embracing the concept of “innovation” in their strategic plans.

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UK universities brace for 'Gaza solidarity encampments' after US crackdown on campuses

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators begin setting up protest encampments in Bristol, Newcastle and Sheffield

Evening Standard

UK students begin new wave of protests against Gaza war after US arrests

Protests planned across the country as encampment set up in Sheffield and UEA vice-chancellor says US scenes ‘could happen here’

The Guardian - UK

Madras High Court expresses anguish over T.N. universities functioning without Vice Chancellors for long periods

Madras High Court expresses concern over Tamil Nadu universities lacking vice-chancellors due to government disputes.

The Hindu

American universities in the spotlight over reaction to Israel-Gaza war – podcast

Tensions have been running high at many universities around the world since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 and the subsequent Israeli assault on Gaza. In the US, protests and solidarity events have been met with varied responses from university administrations. Some institutions are now facing federal investigation…

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Universities Must Make a Choice

Only one option will preserve the central mission of the university

Reason

Notification issued to fill 3220 faculty posts in State Universities in Andhra Pradesh

Govt issues notification to fill 3220 faculty posts in 18 AP univs; 418 Profs, 801 Asso Profs & 2001 Asst Profs incl 220 lecturers of RGUKT.

The Hindu

Universities urged to act ‘firmly’ amid rise in antisemitism on British campuses

The Union of Jewish Students has already received more than 100 calls to a welfare hotline set up last week to report concerns and incidents.

The Independent UK

University Grants Commission to bring minimum mandatory disclosures for varsities, colleges

UGC proposes mandatory disclosure of HEI info on website. Must provide details of programmes, accreditation, student support services, links to portals, helpline number, ombudsperson, equal opportunity cell, SEDG. UGC has prepared checklist for universities to provide basic info on website. Most universities in State lack basic info, only TANUVAS provides…

The Hindu

Intermediate marks memos will be issued by October 10, says official

BIE to issue physical copies of Inter marks memos in a week. DigiLocker platform used to provide student services. 45.53 lakh records pushed to digital platform in last two months. DigiLocker-enabled certificate accepted by all Universities, JEE & NEET colleges. Digital platform promoted to generate documents without hassle. Students &…

The Hindu

West Bengal Governor appoints interim VCs to six State universities

West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose appoints interim Vice Chancellors to six State-run universities. The six interim Vice Chancellors appointed by the Governor are Achintya Saha for Murshidabad University, B.B. Parida for Mahatma Gandhi University, Nikhil Chandra Ray for Coochbehar Panchanan Barma University, Rathin Bandyopadhyay for Alipurduar University, Dilip Maity for…

The Hindu

West Bengal academicians seek ₹50 lakhs in damages from Chancellor

Academicians send legal notice to Chancellor for defamation; seek damages of Rs 50 lakh & apology. Allegations made by Governor C. V. Ananda Bose against former Vice Chancellors of 31 state run universities in Kolkata led to 24 of them sending legal notices for civil & criminal defamation. Notice seeks…

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Antisemitism definition used by UK universities leading to ‘unreasonable’ accusations

Report says IHRA definition has led to 40 cases against people and groups – of which 38 were cleared – and is stifling academic freedoms

The Hindu

Bihar Governor orders all State varsities to heed only him

Trouble has been brewing between Raj Bhavan and the State government after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar reversed an order of the Bihar Education Department to freeze bank accounts of two officials

The Hindu

T.N. Governor had sought UGC response before vetoing implementation of common syllabus for all colleges

TN Governor R.N. Ravi sought UGC opinion on State's decision to implement uniform syllabus for higher edu. institutions. UGC Chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar responded, stating UGC regulations enable autonomous colleges to review existing courses/programmes and restructure, redesign and prescribe their own syllabi. NEP 2020 envisages innovation & improvement in course…

The Independent UK

Students should prepare ‘back-up plan’ in case they miss out on university place

Vivienne Stern, chief executive of Universities UK, has advised school leavers to do some preparation ahead of A-level results day.

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The Independent UK

Raising tuition fees during cost-of-living crisis ‘not going to happen’ – Halfon

His comments come after Lord Johnson of Marylebone warned that preventing fees rising with inflation has led to defunding of universities.

The Hindu

Data | A third of Central University teaching positions lying vacant

Over 30% of teaching positions in 45 Central Universities across India are vacant. Odisha has the highest share of vacancies (88%), while Mizoram and Kerala have the least (15% or less). The Central University of Andhra Pradesh had a 100% vacancy. Caste-wise data shows that only 20% of General Category…

The Conversation

6 ways universities can promote health on campus — and measure progress

The importance of protecting our society’s health and well-being became starkly apparent during the pandemic. People’s physical and mental health were severely impacted by the sudden changes forced by the emergent global crisis.

The Conversation

With campus numbers plummeting due to online learning, do we need two categories of university degree?

As recent headlines have made clear, New Zealand universities are in an existential crisis for a variety of reasons, including a sharp drop in international student numbers and chronic underfunding.

Newsroom.co.nz

The Week in Detail: Bilingual signs, starving universities, and vulnerable men

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.

The Conversation

How universities could help whole communities tackle climate change

As centres of learning, universities have the potential to help whole communities learn about and address climate change. Education can lead us to change our attitudes and behaviour. It can also help us deal with the anxiety or fear of doom that can stun us into inaction.

The Conversation

ChatGPT could have an upside for universities – helping bust ‘contract cheating’ by ghostwriters

Since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, academics have expressed concern over the impact the artificial intelligence service could have on student work.

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