A grassroots student network, formed after the affirmative action ruling, is drafting a new 'academic social contract' to challenge elitism and redirect universities towards the public good. Discover their third way.
The dismissal of Dr Mary Bassett from Harvard's FXB Centre highlights the selective application of human rights principles, particularly regarding Palestine. Discover the implications for global health and academic freedom.
A single author claims 113 AI papers in a year, exposing a flood of low-quality 'slop' overwhelming major conferences like NeurIPS. Experts warn the field is becoming a 'mess'.
Utah Valley University appoints conservative activist Charlie Kirk as its new president, sparking debate over academic freedom and political influence in higher education.
Sang Hea Kil, a tenured professor at San José State University, is fighting her dismissal over pro-Palestinian activism, raising major concerns about academic freedom and free speech on US campuses. Read the full story.
Law professor Joanna Howe claims University of Adelaide shields her from pro-choice complaints. Discover how this case tests academic freedom boundaries in UK education.
Female academics face misogynistic abuse after sharing degree achievements online. Experts explain why successful women threaten certain men and how this reflects wider societal issues.
Sydney's Campion College faces regulatory investigation after two academics endorsed White Australia policy and called for European 'supermajority'. Read the latest developments.
University of Louisville professor faces legal battle after cancelled Israel-Palestine course. Lawsuit alleges First Amendment violations and academic freedom suppression.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Chinese government pressure led Sheffield Hallam University to remove critical human rights research. Discover the UK's academic entanglement with China.
Counter-terrorism authorities are investigating allegations that a British university suspended sensitive research following pressure from Chinese officials, raising serious concerns about academic freedom and foreign influence.
New research reveals fundamental weaknesses in AI safety evaluation methods, raising serious concerns about whether we can trust artificial intelligence systems in real-world applications.
Leading UK academics launch comprehensive evaluation of Elon Musk's AI-powered Grokipedia, questioning its accuracy and reliability as a knowledge source. Exclusive insights into the groundbreaking assessment.
Exclusive investigation reveals how a leading British university suspended human rights research about China following intense pressure from Beijing, raising serious questions about academic freedom.
UK universities face growing concerns over censorship and ideological conformity as conservative students and academics report being marginalised in academic discourse.
An explosive investigation uncovers how well-funded conservative groups are establishing ideological beachheads within British higher education, raising urgent questions about academic independence and political influence on campus.
Celebrating the extraordinary legacy of Professor Jane Plastow, the visionary scholar who revolutionised African theatre studies and championed cross-cultural performance.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ignited a political firestorm by signing legislation that prohibits state universities from sponsoring H-1B visas for international staff and academics, raising concerns about academic freedom and research capabilities.
Actor Steve Coogan breaks his silence on the ongoing dispute with Leicester University regarding the portrayal of academics in the film 'The Lost King', stating he stands by the movie's narrative.