Free university promises by US states seen as failing neediest
Thinktanks join forces to warn ‘last-dollar’ approach leaves low-income students unable to afford daily essentials
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Number of academics working beyond 65 in UK doubles
Data unclear on whether older scholars are keeping younger researchers out of jobs
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Taxpayer savings from England’s high-fees system ‘only small’
Last year’s move to ease burden on graduates means system is almost back to where it was before fees hike, IFS report suggests
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No, white men do not suffer when universities welcome minorities
Conservative anger at initiatives to make campuses more inclusive to minority students is misplaced, say Kevin Singer, Laura Dahl, Matthew J. Mayhew and Alyssa N. Rockenbach
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Earnings premium falls for early career graduates in Australia
Grattan Institute says 25- to 34-year-old university leavers have found it tougher to find jobs matching their skills
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UKRI to tackle diversity problem in research
The UK’s new research mega-body has huge power to tackle long-standing inequalities, says its new diversity tsar Jennifer Rubin
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What’s the point of scholarly academies?
As universities have turned to partisan lobbying and self-promotion, new head of Allea thinks ancient organisations now fill a crucial space in public debate
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US Congress backs increased higher education spending
For second straight year, Republican-led Congress defies President Trump to hike federal funding for universities and students
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Violent gangs target student protesters at Mexico university
Student protests at Mexico’s largest institution turn violent after ‘shock groups’ sent by rogue authorities
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South Africa plans new science policy
Government hopes its first new science policy in nearly 20 years will help the country tackle societal problems and embrace technological change.
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Israeli academics oppose Myanmar influence on curricula
Controversial textbook deal comes under fire