University of Michigan shutters its flagship diversity program https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/28/university-michigan-ends-dei-program #Trumpadministration #Highereducation #USeducation #USpolitics #USnews #Race
‘The goal is to disassemble public health’: experts warn against US turn to vaccine skepticism https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/24/vaccine-disinformation-trump-measles-covid #Vaccinesandimmunisation #Trumpadministration #Infectiousdiseases #RobertFKennedyJr #Highereducation #Coronavirus #RonDeSantis #DonaldTrump #Republicans #USpolitics #Hospitals #Florida #Health #USnews #Texas #MMR
Colorado State University: CSU students’ 3D printing project improves campus Wi-Fi, saves thousands of dollars. “A student-led initiative at Colorado State University has transformed campus Wi-Fi connectivity, saving up to $100,000 in costs through an innovative use of 3D printing. The product, developed within CSU’s Housing & Dining Technology Services area, addressed a critical issue […]
Today, staff at the #University of #Groningen #strike against the proposed budget cuts to #HigherEducation in the #Netherlands. This is part of a national relay strike supported by the labour unions AOb and FNV.
The cut-backs also affect academic libraries, like 'my' University of Groningen #Library @Bibliothecaris. That is why I, together with other library colleagues, join the strike.
More about the strike activities in Groningen:
https://organizetherug.wordpress.com/strikes/#eng-version
New in our electronic #collection:
Belonging and #Identity in #STEM #HigherEducation
https://uclpress.co.uk/book/belonging-and-identity-in-stem-higher-education
Our university is among the top 20 universities in the world for the first time in both #NaturalSciences and #engineering & #technology in the
QS World University Rankings by Subject: http://go.tum.de/639382 
#QSWUR #SubjectRankings #HigherEducation
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New #University of Groningen #Press publication 
START Handbook: How can I help my first-year #students engage, persist and succeed?
This handbook is an #OpenEducation 'train-the-trainer' resource designed to support educators in guiding first-year students through their transition to #HigherEducation.
https://opentextbooks.rug.nl/start/
More about University of Groningen Press: https://www.rug.nl/research/ugp/
Trump administration quietly shutters online form for student debt repayment https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/27/trump-student-debt-save-program #Trumpadministration #USstudentfinance #Highereducation #USstudentdebt #USeducation #USpolitics #Education #Students #JoeBiden #USnews
On Tuesday I had the privilege of speaking at Oxford’s EDI Roundtable on #Neurodiversity. It’s inspiring to see the university breaking down barriers so neurodivergent students and staff feel they belong and thrive. More than 140 attendees joined thought-provoking discussions on policy, experience and inclusion. Fantastic to see this momentum continue! Huge thanks to all involved. Photos by Olivia Gaskin. #HigherEducation #Oxford #ADHD #Dyslexia #Dyspraxia #Autism #Inclusion #Belonging
Forensic science centre that inspired BBC show Traces at risk of closure https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/feb/23/forensic-science-centre-that-inspired-bbc-show-traces-at-risk-of-closure #UniversityofDundee #Forensicscience #Highereducation #Education #Research #Scotland #Science #UKnews
But on top of all this, there is an issue that is dear to me: higher education.
Higher education used to be a source of pride for me as an Ontarian and a professor at one of Ontario's public universities. With an excellent system of universities, and two world-class institutions, UofT and McMaster, higher education has long been an example of the best Ontario has to offer to the world. Not so much anymore.
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And here is also the Mastodon account for the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague. Please welcome the KABK to the ⁂ fediverse! https://mastodon.social/@kabk_thehague #welcome #highereducation #arteducation #academy #art #design
The Royal Academy of Art, The Hague, KABK, has opened an account on PixelFed. Look them up!
The University of Houston is rescinding its hybrid remote work policy. Staff will be required to work on campus full-time starting March 1.
The latest Times Higher Education World #University #Rankings by Subject list us among the world’s top 25 universities in #computersciences, #naturalsciences and #engineering: http://go.tum.de/804675
#THEUniRankings #highereducation
A.Eckert
The coming wave of AI-driven automation in UK higher education
What could go wrong? 
just registered for this event in January
EventThis free online event from Wonkhe and Salesforce will explore how AI powered technology can make a tangible impact. We’ll also take a deeper look into the concept of autonomous agents – AI driven tools that can handle complex tasks autonomously. From enabling more personalised interactions with potential applications to automating routine tasks and streamlining communications, we’ll explore how AI can enable different kinds of connections with applicants as well as creating additional capacity for staff to handle other priorities.
Student admissions and recruitment staff, like many in universities, are juggling competing pressures on their time. Rising competition, an increased focus on international student recruitment as well as budget constraints making working efficiently more important than ever – all while putting extra pressure on those managing admissions. At the same time, students expect more individualised and responsive engagement with their prospective institutions.
Tomorrow, the House of Representatives of the Netherlands will vote on the proposed budget, which includes dramatic budget cuts to higher education.
Today is the last opportunity for us to make our voices heard before tomorrow's vote. There will be protests throughout the country.
At Delft University of Technology, we will gather at 1pm in front of the Aula for a walk-out.
https://www.aob.nl/en/actueel/campagne/kabinetsloopthogeronderwijs/
Hey! I've just moved to glammr.us so hopefully this thing all works and here's an #introduction post!
I'm a librarian working in #highereducation in the UK and I specifically work with #archaeology and #socialanthropology folks.
I do lots of teaching and generally try to make my library services and support as accessible as possible.
I'm queer 
and ND 
so I'll fight in your corner as long as you fight in mine too. 
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