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  • How universities became a marketplace for academic slop

    Opinion

    Pressure to publish papers mean universities have become awash with fake papers and scientific fraud, writes Paul Ormerod.

    Modern university library with students studying, bookshelves filled with academic resources, and natural light streaming ...
  • Thousands of university spinouts at risk over poor levels of support, experts warn

    Tech

    The UK could be missing out on thousands of cutting-edge spinout companies amid a dearth in funding and a shortage in support for founders, experts have warned. In October, the government committed as much as £40m to support spinouts over a five-year period in a bid to bridge the so-called “valley of death” between academic [...]

    University degrees are not essential for most entry-level jobs, employers claim.
  • Trump’s war on Harvard is the natural outcome of left-wing overreach

    Trump's war on Harvard puts academic freedom at risk, but it's the predictable right-wing overreaction to left-wing overreach, writes Lewis Liu.

    CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 29: People walk through the gate on Harvard Yard at the Harvard University campus on June 29, 2023 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that race-conscious admission policies used by Harvard and the University of North Carolina violate the Constitution, bringing an end to affirmative action in higher education. (Photo by Scott Eisen/Getty Images)

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