One-fifth of the world’s top universities led by women Number of female vice-chancellors at high-ranking institutions has reached new milestone based on THE World University Rankings data March 5, 2021 Ellie Bothwell View the full list of the top universities led by...
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Is it too soon for a Nobel Prize for the Covid vaccine? mRNA pioneers, Oxford vaccine scientists and Bill Gates are potential contenders for science’s top prize February 10, 2021 Jack Grove It may seem absurdly early to think about scientific prizes for Covid...
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Doctorados en ciencias sociales y humanidades de EEUU reducen la admisión de nuevos alumnos
More Doctoral Programs Suspend Admissions. That Could Have Lasting Effects on Graduate Education. By Megan Zahneis SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 All five of Rice U.'s humanities doctoral programs will suspend admissions for one year. Updated (1/4/2021, 12:00 p.m.) with additions...
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Alex Usher: ¿Medir compromiso institucional con la comunidad?
Measuring Community and Social Engagement January 25th, 2021 - Alex Usher Let me show you a couple of ways other places around the world are handling it. Exhibit A comes out of some work done by a group of mainly Australian and UK universities over the past few...
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This past century, universities have proven to be nimble and entrepreneurial even while adroitly portraying themselves as guardians of tradition. (Shutterstock) Universities have thrived despite past disruptions and could grow even stronger after COVID-19 January 25,...
Universidades frente al nuevo gobierno laborista: ¿no habrá rescate?
English universities should not expect government bailout, Phillipson says Education secretary acknowledged crisis in...
A 10 años del PACE: una política que abre caminos
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Peter Sloterdijk: “El ser humano contemporáneo solo se refugia del futuro con actitudes frívolas”
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