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AI Tends to Mark Students’ Essays Higher Than Humans, Study Shows
LLMs cannot be relied on to give accurate indication of student performance, researchers find, as universities explore ways to relieve pressure on graders.
‘All or Nothing’ Approach to AI ‘Risks Shutting Down Innovation’
The head of learning initiatives for Google Deepmind says debates about use of new technologies should focus on how to embrace more holistic teaching methods.
Virtual Fellowships a ‘Lifeline’ for Gazan Academics
Universities find ways to help scholars keep work going despite widespread destruction of higher ed institutions and research facilities.
Universities ‘Need to Reclaim What It Means to Be African’
The continent does not have a knowledge deficit but a “knowledge–to–real-world impact deficit,” vice chancellor tells summit.
Middle East Crisis Could Halt Branch Campus Plans, Experts Warn
“Serious” repercussions are “inevitable,” as the conflict forces universities to reassess how they operate in the region amid increased insecurity.
Academics Say Names Added to Gaza Letter ‘Without Consent’
A researcher whose name appeared on a letter coordinated by the group Scholars for Truth About Genocide says he has no idea how it got there.
Universities ‘At Risk of Overassessing’ in Response to AI
Universities risk overassessing students as they race to future-proof themselves against artificial intelligence, academics have warned.
AI: Cheating Matters, but Redrawing Assessment ‘Matters Most’
Universities should prioritize ensuring that assessments are “assessing what we mean to assess” rather than letting conversations be dominated by discussions around cheating.