Mastery beats ego every time. Focus on growth, not rankings – less anxiety, more persistence.
In academia, sports, or industry, chase skills over scores.
Shift today: track one improvement weekly. Outcomes will follow.
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‘If I think about what this means, I want to cry’: what happens when a city loses its university? https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/04/essex-university-southend-campus-closure-seaside-deprivation #England #UkNews #Students #UniversityFunding #Education #HigherEducation #SocialExclusion #Society #YoungPeople #CommitmentToWideningParticipation #Cities #SocialMobility
Tajikistan Admits Over 600 Students Following Expulsion or Entry Denial in Russia
An interview about generative AI in academic life
In this episode of the Open University Praxis Podcast, host Dr Olivia Kelly is joined by sociologist Dr Mark Carrigan, Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Manchester and AI Fellow at the Institute for Teaching and Learning. Mark’s work has been central to understanding how digital platforms, from early social media to today’s large language models, are reshaping academic practice, identity, and community.
Together, Olivia and Mark explore the rapid rise of generative AI and its profound implications for higher education. Their conversation moves beyond the usual task‑based narratives to examine the deeper sociological issues including:
- How AI is transforming the ‘invisible labour’ of teaching, marking and student support
- What tensions emerge when academics use AI to cope with workload pressures while students are warned against it
- How trust between students, staff and institutions is being reshaped by AI-mediated communication
- Why discipline-based conversations matter for developing meaningful AL norms and policies.
Mark also reflects on the psychological impact of AI on academic work, the risks of accelerating already‑intense workloads, and the urgent need for collective, rather than individualised, responses to technological change. This is a rich, nuanced discussion for anyone interested in the future of scholarship, the ethics of AI in education, and the shifting landscape of academic life.
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‘Unlawful’ OfS ruling against University of Sussex should be quashed, court told https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/feb/03/university-of-sussex-high-court-office-for-students-ofs-ruling #UniversityOfSussex #Universities #HigherEducation #OfficeForStudents #Regulators #Education #Gender #Transgender #Society #Law #England #UkNews #FreedomOfSpeech
Notepad++ says Chinese government hackers hijacked its software updates for months
Inbox https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/02/notepad-says-chinese-government-hackers-hijacked-its-software-updates-for-months/ #university #degrees #highereducation #ROI #relevantexperience
Hype for the Future 95G: Notable Colleges and Universities in the State of Ohio
Introduction The modern State of Ohio is largely determined by the colleges and universities scattered throughout the state. The Northwest Ordinance has been particularly influential, with Ohio University a clear descendant of the history of the Northwest Ordinance. The College Township has also been influential in the modern State of Ohio, eventually resulting in the formation of Miami University. The information in this post largely pertains to public four-year institutions and private […]
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Unpopular opinion: university education is not required for a job in tech.
Let's be honest; people in the industry struggle to keep up with all the changes so how can lecturers be expected to educate their students at the same pace?
What people do need are real world examples to demonstrate their understanding, not just the theory behind it.
Show us what problems you solved and what you learned in the process, even experiment with new tech to see it's potential.
The 9% additional tax on graduate earnings is steep, but the 6%+ rates of interest of many still pay is even worse. The whole rotten system needs to be replaced with direct funding from government. #HigherEducation #StudentLoans #TuitionFees
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The future of open source depends on empowering students not just as users—but as contributors, maintainers, and leaders.
With LibreTech Collective joining Apereo, we’re strengthening the bridge between student-led innovation and global open source communities in higher education.
We can’t wait to build what’s next—together.
https://www.apereo.org/news/2026/georgia-techs-libretech-collective-joins-apereo-foundation-community-member
#OpenSourceFuture #HigherEducation #ApereoFoundation #FLOSS #OSS
The SC has put the UGC (Promotion of Equity) Regulations, 2026 on hold over constitutional concerns and lack of clarity. A major update for higher education governance.
#SupremeCourt #UGC #HigherEducation #CurrentAffairs #IndianPolity #VidyakasamEducation
The Concordian: Concordia’s Visual Collections Repository shrinks services amid funding deficits. “Concordia’s Visual Collection Repository (VCR) has faced significant budget cuts from the Faculty of Fine Arts, making it difficult for the repository to sustainably provide access to its resources. The repository is the custodian of diverse archival moving image collections — housed in […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/02/the-concordian-concordias-visual-collections-repository-shrinks-services-amid-funding-deficits/
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Marquette University: Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute launches new website . “The Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute has launched a new website designed to serve as a central hub for news, events and opportunities connected to the institute’s work at the intersection of data science, industry and higher education.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/02/marquette-university-northwestern-mutual-data-science-institute-launches-new-website/
CUSAT has opened admissions for 2026–27 across UG, PG, integrated and PhD programmes. CAT to be held in May. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/education/news/cusat-admissions-2026-open-apply-for-btech-integrated-pg-phd-courses-uwwfo2ta?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #CUSATAdmissions #HigherEducation #EngineeringAspirants
Teaching quality differs across departments — not because of talent, but structure.
When Learning Management Software works within an Education Management System (EMS), teaching, assessments, and outcomes align.
More than 90% of U.S. university faculty see generative AI negatively impacting critical thinking skills. #highereducation #criticalthinking #aidependency
The Union Budget 2026 outlines major education initiatives, including five university townships near key economic zones and girls’ hostels in every district to boost access, safety and learning. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/money/union-budget-2026-five-university-townships-near-economic-zones-girls-hostels-in-all-districts-oqf1wk58?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #UnionBudget2026 #HigherEducation #GirlsEducation #EconomicCorridors
The Supreme Court has kept the UGC (Promotion of Equity in HEIs) Regulations, 2026 in abeyance over concerns about constitutional validity, vague definitions, and possible administrative misuse. #HigherEducation #CurrentAffairs #VidyakasamEducation #CompetitiveExams #Judiciary
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