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International Why some Gazan professors are selling their homes | The Islamic University of Gaza — which is one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the Gaza Strip — has been battling a financial crisis for 2½ years now. Academics protest Bennett’s CHE actions, warn of ‘crisis ofContinue Reading
International Are universities making the most of their big data? | The UK’s higher education system is renowned globally for its high-quality provision, student experience and world-class research. Now there is an opportunity for the sector to shift into another realm – by using the data it constantly collects fromContinue Reading
International A realistic model for international universities | The New Flagship University model put forward by John Douglass from the University of California, Berkeley, in his new book is not only timely, but also a well thought-out initiative. Who are the spongers now? | A curious inversion has taken placeContinue Reading
International Is benchmarking more useful than ranking? | It is beyond doubt that rankings have become a significant part of the tertiary education landscape, both globally and locally. They have risen in importance and proliferated in unimaginable ways. Higher education Green Paper: Concerns over TEF timetable and fee caps |Continue Reading
