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Snakes and Ladders: gamifying educational research to enhance practice
by Lucy Panesar I write here about an example of higher education research that has been gamified to enhance inclusive […]
February 17, 2026
As a head of institution I need people to tell me when they think I’m wrong
It’s now 30 years since I started my first academic role, and many of the most useful conversations I’ve ever […]
February 17, 2026
Money is tight and campus fees are rising at Cal State
Top Takeaways Average fees rose more than 17% between 2016-17 and 2025-26 in real terms. Campus leaders look to fees […]
February 17, 2026
Can We Please Stop Calling Them “Elite” Colleges? (column)
I often feel like the skunk at a garden party. That’s not uncommon for journalists: Our job frequently requires us […]
February 17, 2026
Georgetown Taps Former Penn President Liz Magill as Law Dean
The former Penn president, who stepped down after a much-criticized performance at a congressional antisemitism hearing, has landed a new […]
February 17, 2026
Student Loan Visual Trackers Should Be Restored (opinion)
Since the end of the student loan payment pause, navigating repayment for borrowers in income-driven repayment (IDR) plans has been […]
February 17, 2026
U of North Texas Cancels Exhibit With Anti-ICE Art
One piece features a paleta cart with the message “I.C.E. SCREAM.” The University of North Texas College of Visual Arts […]
February 17, 2026
Beyond the thesis: how PhD training is changing — and where it still needs to improve
This blog was kindly authored by Charlotte Fawcett, PhD Student in Genomic Epidemiology and Public Health Genomics at the University […]
February 17, 2026
Biting, kicking, wandering the classroom: Teachers say there’s a rise in misbehavior even among the littlest kids
SAN MATEO, Calif. — School had been in session at Lead Elementary for less than an hour, but already Andrea […]
February 17, 2026
Managing Student Loan Debt: The Ultimate Guide for Graduating Students
Thank you for subscribing! Graduation day is a momentous occasion, a celebration of years of hard work, dedication, and dreams […]
February 17, 2026
The new TEF must not take a one-size-fits-all approach to specialist institutions
The UK is home to an amazing collection of world-leading specialist institutions, leading the fields in areas as diverse as […]
February 17, 2026
Abdel-Fattah grant defended by ARC – Campus Review
ARC chair Peter Shergold was quizzed about grants awarded to academic Randa Abdel-Fattah. Picture: Monique Harmer. The Australian Research Council […]
February 17, 2026
The student group claim settles out of court
University College London (UCL) has announced that it has reached a confidential settlement with students and graduates who brought legal […]
February 16, 2026
When school size matters and when it doesn’t
For two decades, New York City’s small high schools stood out as one of the nation’s most ambitious — and […]
February 16, 2026
How Many Pages Should an MBA Mini Project Have in 2026?
Different institutions follow slightly different norms. Amity University Generally expects 30 to 35 pages, especially if the project includes survey-based […]
February 16, 2026
Beyond admissions: rethinking access through stability, support and partnership
Over the weekend HEPI published blogs on ‘If everyone hates today’s student loans, where are the big alternative ideas?‘, strategic […]
February 16, 2026
OPINION: Pathways for future scientists are becoming scarce, threatening a strong and innovative workforce
When I was 17, I didn’t know a single scientist. I did not grow up around labs, research universities or […]
February 16, 2026
Introducing the commission on research for better economic growth
Economic growth is the number one mission of this government and its has been clear that investment in research and […]
February 16, 2026
Universities have a responsibility for the high street too
“Any country that cannot keep its high streets alive, its bills down, and its people feeling respected, will struggle to […]
February 16, 2026
Uni staff report high mental health risk – Campus Review
A new Adelaide University report that ranks universities on psychological safety has found all institutions foster working environments that pose […]
February 16, 2026