Tag #Higher Education

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Israeli Universities' Sexual Harassment Reporting Reveals Systemic Gaps

A report on sexual harassment in Israeli academic institutions found 345 inquiries in 2022-2023, down from 447 the previous year; however, 37 institutions failed to submit data, and 109 reported zero complaints, despite legal requirements, highlighting systemic issues in reporting and response.

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Gender Equality
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Dundee University Strike: 450 Staff Walk Out Over Job Cuts

Staff at Dundee University are striking for three weeks over planned job cuts stemming from a projected £30 million deficit; 74% of UCU members voted for the strike, impacting lectures and classes.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Ohio Restroom Law Forces Progressive Colleges to Confront Conflicting Values

A new Ohio law requires colleges to designate restrooms based on sex assigned at birth, forcing progressive schools like Antioch and Oberlin to navigate compliance while upholding their inclusive values amid a national anti-transgender legislative trend.

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Gender Equality
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Babiniotis Critiques Greek Education System, Advocates for National Baccalaureate

Former University of Athens rector Georgios Babiniotis criticizes the Greek education system's shortcomings, advocating for the national baccalaureate to replace the current high-stakes exam system and expressing concerns about the International Baccalaureate program's implementation.

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Quality Education
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\"Canada Poised to Lead in Science as U.S. Investment Falters\"\

Facing potential economic fallout from U.S. science funding cuts, Canada should increase investments in research, attract U.S. scientists, and foster university-industry partnerships to become a global leader in science and innovation.

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Quality Education
zeit.de
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Berlin Student Attack Spurs Higher Education Law Changes

A Jewish student, Lahav Shapira, was severely assaulted in Berlin on February 2, 2024, by a former classmate allegedly motivated by antisemitic sentiments related to Shapira's pro-Israel stance following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks; the assailant's trial begins April 8th, prompting changes to ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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UK Universities' Global Leadership Undermined by Financial Crisis

UK universities educated 50 world leaders in 2022, exceeding all other countries, but face a severe financial crisis with 75% of English institutions projected to be in debt by 2025-26 due to insufficient tuition fees and declining international student enrollment.

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Quality Education
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Ohio's Bathroom Law Forces Progressive Colleges to Confront Gender Inclusion Issues

Ohio's new law mandates single-sex restrooms in colleges, posing a challenge for progressive institutions like Antioch and Oberlin, who are grappling with compliance while supporting transgender students; the law's impact goes beyond bathroom access, fueling concerns about safety, inclusivity, and p...

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Gender Equality
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Icetex Eliminates Student Loan Subsidies, Sparking Educational Access Concerns in Colombia

The Colombian government's elimination of interest rate subsidies on Icetex student loans, due to fiscal constraints, will impact approximately 300,000 students and graduates, increasing loan costs by 12.2% to 17.2% annually and contradicting President Petro's campaign promises.

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Quality Education
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Trump Administration's Funding Cuts Cripple US Universities and Scientific Research

The Trump administration is implementing drastic cuts to US university funding, impacting diverse fields from biomedicine to mathematics, triggering layoffs, hiring freezes, and a potential exodus of top scientists, justified by the administration as an effort to combat "woke politics".

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Quality Education
forbes.com
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Legacy Admissions Decline Amidst Growing Scrutiny

A new report from Education Reform Now reveals that legacy admissions are declining sharply, with only 24% of four-year colleges considering it in 2025, down from 49% in 2015; five states have banned the practice, and public and expert disapproval is widespread.

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Reduced Inequality
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Federal Appeals Court Blocks Key Features of Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

A federal appeals court issued a preliminary injunction blocking key features of the SAVE student loan repayment plan, potentially impacting millions of borrowers and raising questions about loan forgiveness under ICR and PAYE plans. The ruling stems from a lawsuit challenging the Biden administrati...

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