Higher Education Reform

Gurminder Bhambra on Three Challenges for Reparatory Social Science
Higher Education Reform
July 14, 2022

Gurminder Bhambra on Three Challenges for Reparatory Social Science

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The Journal Citation Reports 2022 Are Out. What Do They Mean for Sociology?
Impact
July 6, 2022

The Journal Citation Reports 2022 Are Out. What Do They Mean for Sociology?

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Ellen Peters on Numeracy
Social Science Bites
July 1, 2022

Ellen Peters on Numeracy

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Commercializing UK Academia: What’s the Next Step?
Higher Education Reform
June 14, 2022

Commercializing UK Academia: What’s the Next Step?

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We Cannot Cite Our Way to Equality, But Citational Justice Is Vital

We Cannot Cite Our Way to Equality, But Citational Justice Is Vital

Reflecting on their work to create a guide to fairer citation practices in academic writing, Aurélie Carlier, Hang Nguyen, Lidwien Hollanders, Nicole Basaraba, Sally Wyatt and Sharon Anyango*, highlight challenges to changing citation practices and point to ways in which authors and readers can work towards equitable citations.

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‘Belonging’ on Campus: Three Ways to Make it So

‘Belonging’ on Campus: Three Ways to Make it So

Michelle Samura doesn’t question that belonging on campus is an important consideration. Rather, she suggests that people question generally accepted ways of talking about belonging.

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New Statement Supports Academic Inquiry by Actors Both On and Off Campus

New Statement Supports Academic Inquiry by Actors Both On and Off Campus

More than 90 organizations based in higher education, ranging from the American Council on Education and American Association of University Professors to the Yes We Must Coalition and EDUCAUSE, have signed a statement supporting “academic inquiry and debate” on American campuses.

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Richard Heller: Universities Should Be Digital and Distributed

Richard Heller: Universities Should Be Digital and Distributed

In his new book, Richard Heller proposes a model he calls the distributed university – that is, a university that distributes education online to where it is needed.

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Inspiring the Next Generation: Methodspace Series on ‘The Future of Computational Science is Black’

Inspiring the Next Generation: Methodspace Series on ‘The Future of Computational Science is Black’

“The Future of Computational Science is Black” is a series of blogs about SICSS-Howard/Mathematica 2021, the first Summer Institute in Computational Social Science held at a historically Black college or university.

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As Pandemic Warps Productivity, Early-Career Professors Envision Changes Evaluating Tenure

As Pandemic Warps Productivity, Early-Career Professors Envision Changes Evaluating Tenure

A Canadian research team observed a profound ripple effect where reduced productivity from increased workload due to the pandemic impacted researchers’ progress.

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Does Protecting ‘Academic Freedom’ Include Protecting Academics?

Does Protecting ‘Academic Freedom’ Include Protecting Academics?

Associate professor Siouxsie Wiles and professor Shaun Hendy have become well known for their work explaining the science behind COVID-19 and guiding the public and government response. Is their home institution doing enough to protect them from bad actors?

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Why Are Marketing Analytics Skills Vital, and How Can Business Schools Teach It?

Why Are Marketing Analytics Skills Vital, and How Can Business Schools Teach It?

Yes, there is a body of research and theory on analytics in marketing, and the subject is taught in some institutions. However, there is a lack of coherence

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