Academic conclusions differ wildly even on same data, study finds
New study raises questions over validity of single studies and suggests detailed tracking of researchers’ decisions during analysis
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US universities push for fewer hurdles on gene editing farm animals
Veterinary schools lead campaign protesting regulatory obstacles applied to an array of food-related genomic research
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UK to review research system to uncover ‘missing’ elements
‘Don’t always stick with what you have,’ says science minister Amanda Solloway, as new innovation strategy points to US and German models
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Traveller students need more than new roads into higher education
New scholarships and admissions policies may help to address low participation from Traveller communities, but outreach and curricula should also change, argues Emily Danvers
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Government college subsidy found to hurt US veteran earnings
Federal benefit is too big, and former soldiers often choose low-quality institutions, new analysis argues
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Can happiness studies distinguish itself from self-help?
New book puts ‘deep learning’, meaningful relationships and even spirituality at the heart of proposed new discipline
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Asian/American studies programmes are key to combating discrimination
The quality of universities’ statements in the wake of Atlanta’s mass shooting correlates with their curricula, say Charles Crabtree and Yusaku Horiuchi
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UUK ‘should sue predatory publishers over tsunami of spam’
Ex-research council boss Douglas Kell says sector body should take action over unsolicited emails that consume academics’ time
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Western universities hesitant on India branch campuses
Survey on Indian government initiative to open up to foreign offshoots finds concern about hurdles from overseas institutions
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Toronto plans equity review in music after racism and sexism claims
New dean at top Canadian school hopes outside perspective can resolve months of protest over behaviours and curriculum
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Why I’m dreading this summer’s university conference season
Wedding receptions and other boisterous events on campus will be a dry run for marshalling unmasked students this autumn, reflects George Bass
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22 July 2021 digital edition
Are exams finished? Assessment in the digital age
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‘Half of sexually active students have never had STI test’
Hepi survey also shows that only 51 per cent of students felt safe the first time they had sex at university
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Summer reading 2021
The summer is traditionally when academics turn to the big, serious books they don’t otherwise have time for or grab the chance for a bit of escapism. The pandemic has raised some major new issues...