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Long read: With the NHS desperate for more capacity, increasing the number of doctors entering the system seems an obvious remedy. But with the system lacking the resources to boost training places or offer permanent jobs, insiders say that the flow of extra medical graduates must be staunched. @Helen_Packer reports #medicine #highered
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Two in five academics at Northumbria University have agreed to switch from TPS to USS pension scheme at the end of a concerted push by the institution to save millions of pounds on its staffing costs.
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Australian universities have been warned off any sort of research relationship with Iran, North Korea or Russia, as the federal government moves to strengthen its veto powers over university collaborations. @JohnRoss49 reports
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University of Wollongong chancellor Michael Still has stood aside pending an investigation by the New South Wales corruption watchdog. @JohnRoss49 reports
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A five-stage framework, enhanced by GenAI, can help educators create more interactive, inclusive and responsive online learning experiences that boost student engagement and learning online: https://t.co/EzXBr4yiQR

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Encouraging students to take part in employment opportunities essential, leaders say, but University of Manchester could find new commitment hard work #highered #employment
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Plans to ban US researchers from spending federal grants on open access fees unless requests are signed off by agency officials will do little to reduce publishing costs, experts have warned.
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Governance structures and lack of funding blamed as estates built quickly to accommodate 1960s boom in student population become unusable
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A variety of personality traits enhance or inhibit the role of IQ in scholarly achievement and professional advancement, says Adrian Furnham
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Used well, virtual reality can make practical science more sustainable by reducing avoidable waste and helping staff use real laboratory time more effectively: https://t.co/cxhrjuyKSt

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While robust EDI policies are essential, equity, diversity and inclusion efforts become truly meaningful when visible representation and everyday interactions are prioritised across the institution: https://t.co/l6ne5Q8ZDy

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Practical strategies for researchers engaging with trauma-related issues and participants with experience of trauma: https://t.co/t8DRaIVioT

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The Australian National University has vowed never to embark on a major restructure without a “documented business case” outlining the reason and “realistic” alternatives, following a damning audit of its A$250 million “Renew ANU” savings programme. @JohnRoss49 reports #highered #audit
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Referrals from within universities to the government’s counter-terrorism scheme increased by nearly 50 per cent last year, with cases of extreme right-wing radicalisation up by 18 per cent, new figures show. @Helen_Packer reports #Prevent #highered
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Skills-specific training courses and microcredentials can help universities to bridge gaps in their curriculums, but they continue to be viewed with mistrust despite rising demand, says a @Coursera executive.
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The v-c of Goldsmiths, University of London, has accused his local union branch of “not facing up to the harsh financial realities” that the institution faces as its members begin an indefinite strike, warning that the university will be “severely threatened by August 2027” without cuts. [Link in comments]

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LinkedIn can help researchers build international collaborations, but only when it is treated as a professional community, not just a digital CV. Follow these tips to grow your profile: https://t.co/rpyqoRUr0y

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Average salaries for degree-holders have increased slightly but the employment rate has dipped, according to the latest graduate outcomes survey #highered #graduateoutcomes
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Effective student support relies on data, collaboration between academic and professional services, training and shared accountability, says Aleata Alstad-Calkins: https://t.co/YTsE2m1Dh2

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Students and academics are on different planets in terms of AI use, creating a culture of distrust and secrecy. Dina Kamel offers three ways to close the gap: https://t.co/Zjcd2gqgLp