Robots
A recent study examining the impact of China's 1999 higher education expansion on firm adoption of robots found that the surge in college-educated labor from 2003 led firms in human capital-intensive industries to adopt fewer robots, reducing machine-to-human replacement. The research, published in the Emerging Markets Review, highlights
College faculty
McGraw Hill, a leading provider of education solutions, is now accepting nominations for the McGraw Hill Pathfinder Award Class of 2026. This prestigious award honors innovative educators across preK-12, higher education, and post-graduate education who have helped learners discover their unique paths to success. Each year, three educators are selected
Fibromyalgia
Research on fibromyalgia, a chronic pain disorder, has predominantly focused on negative outcomes such as anxiety and depression. However, a new study from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education in Karnataka, India, investigates the role of positive psychological constructs, including hope, optimism, and emotional regulation, in relation to pain perception
College students
Purdue University's new book, "Smart University," sheds light on the rising trend of digital surveillance in American higher education. Touted as a means to improve efficiency and prepare students for the digital age, these initiatives often conceal austerity, structural racism, and privatization in public universities. By
College faculty
Teachers in Pune have been on a strike, with two of them fasting, since Monday, demanding that the state government honor its promise to recruit 5,012 professors in non-government colleges as per the chief minister's assurances more than four months ago. They are also seeking an increase
College faculty
For over a month, two teachers, Sandeep Pathrikar and Nandkumar Udar, have been on a hunger strike in front of the directorate of higher education office in Pune city, protesting the state government's failure to implement a policy decision on 100% professor recruitment in colleges across Maharashtra. Despite
College faculty
In a bid to revolutionize the higher education system, Professor Tim Blackman has proposed a shift towards shorter courses and lifelong learning, arguing that this approach would better suit learners at different life stages and enable online learning or commuting for courses. The professor, who was the vice-chancellor of the
Higher education
New College of Florida has taken a pivotal step in the higher education landscape by indicating its intention to sign the Trump administration's higher education (HE) compact, making it the first university to do so. This agreement aims to prompt institutions to adopt various policy changes, potentially yielding
Higher education
New College of Florida has taken a pivotal step in the higher education landscape by indicating its intention to sign the Trump administration's higher education (HE) compact, making it the first university to do so. This agreement aims to prompt institutions to adopt various policy changes, potentially yielding
College faculty
Academic well-being is a crucial aspect of the higher education sector, with university teachers often facing high levels of stress and burnout. A recent study conducted at Qatar University utilized Q methodology research to explore the intrinsic and extrinsic sources of academic well-being among university teachers. The study involved 21
College students
Moulton College, with its centuries-old history as an agricultural college, has been at the forefront of biodiversity conservation in the UK. As the nation grapples with the rapid decline of important habitats and species, the College's Higher Education students, studying Animal and Zoology, are taking the lead in
College faculty
Faculty members are often hesitant to report academic dishonesty in higher education institutions, but a recent study has identified key motivators that can encourage them to do so. The research, conducted by a team from American Public University System, found that factors such as having clear procedures in place for
