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Former Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Found Dead
Police say the 41-year-old was found unresponsive at an address in south London and pronounced dead at the scene.
Cambridge to Review Hiring Processes After Arday Scandal
The university says its investigation into sociology professor Jason Arday will feed into a wider inquiry on recruitment of senior academics.
Star Sociology Professor Resigns After Cambridge Opens Investigation
Jason Arday, the youngest Black professor ever appointed at Cambridge, has quit amid allegations of plagiarism and academic misconduct.
Fear of Being Flagged by AI Detectors Drives Stress Among Students
Increased use of new technologies accompanied by rising fear of being accused of cheating, with many universities’ policies on what is acceptable still unclear, has students on edge.
Falling Demand Quashes Hopes for British Enrollment Growth
Universities will struggle to grow their way out of current financial crisis as predictions of 350,000 more students by 2035 seen as unrealistic.
New Ministers a ‘Signal of Intent’ on Tackling U.K. Sector Issues
Heavy hitters joining key higher education ministries in the U.K. raise hopes that the new government can get a handle on issues quickly.
Gloomy Financial Outlook for British Universities
Four in five institutions could face deficits given stalling domestic enrollment and declines in international recruitment, if higher education regulator warns.
Student Chatbot Use ‘Could Be Increasing Loneliness’
Study finds students who rely on ChatGPT for academic tasks feel socially supported by artificial intelligence at the expense of their real-life relationships.