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Sex discrimination in Australian VC selection. (a) Probability of different numbers n of female appointees out of 40 VCs, assuming women represent 50% of the pool of qualified applicants and the process is unbiased. Dark shading shows cases where n is less than or equal to the actual number (na = 13) of women appointed. (b) Inferred distribution of the number N of women who would be appointed if multiple fresh selections of 40 VCs were made using the…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Universities should be having an active conversation with their students and staff about how to capitalize on the benefits and minimize the drawbacks of using AI tools, such as ChatGPT, according to a paper from the University of Surrey. The paper, "Is there a glitch in the matrix? Artificial intelligence and management education," has been published in Management Learning.…

Dive into the world of data science with free online courses from top Institutions In the fast-paced world of technology, data science has emerged as a critical field driving innovation, decision-making, and problem-solving across industries. Recognizing the increasing demand for skilled data scientists, several top companies and universities are offering free online courses, democratizing access to valuable knowledge and skills. Whether you’re a beginner looking to enter the field or a seasoned professional…

Higher education revolution: Elite universities embrace Bitcoin payments for tuition fees In a groundbreaking move toward embracing the digital future, several prestigious universities across the globe have started accepting Bitcoin as a form of payment for tuition fees. This signals a significant shift in the traditional financial landscape of higher education, opening new possibilities for students and institutions alike. One of the renowned institutions leading this trend is the University of Oxford. As a…

Daniel Dolomont, Muneeb Azher, Victoria Vaters and C-CORE vice-president of remote sensing Desmond Power are just a few members of the big team behind the Killick-1 cube satellite. (Submitted by Memorial University)A team of students at Memorial University is counting down to blast-off. The group of engineers designed and built their own satellite, with a plan to monitor climate data and sea ice in Newfoundland and Labrador.Named the Killick-1, the cube satellite is about to be sent into space as part of SpaceX's mission…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Universities around the world can preserve academic integrity from the threat of artificial intelligence (AI) by resisting corporate pressure and prioritizing ethics, according to a new paper by researchers from Charles Darwin University (CDU) and Babeş-Bolyai University in Romania. The study, published in Educatia 21…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A 2020 report on racial harassment published by industry body Universities UK drew attention to the "institutional racism and systemic issues that pervade the entire higher education sector." In the same year, the Black Lives Matter movement drew attention to inequality faced by Black people across society. UK universities pledged to do more to root out racism. …

The UGC has warned edtech companies and colleges offering degrees in collaborative arrangements with foreign universities not recognised by it, according to officials. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has also reiterated that none of these degrees will be valid and cautioned students against taking admission in such courses. "It has been observed that many Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and colleges have entered into collaborative agreements with foreign-based educational institutions or providers not…

  You have spoken about the need to fight poverty, bring in educational reforms and battle financial frauds. As president of Columbia University, how do you plan to help students find the balance?People who tend to want jobs that are about doing good tend to be very optimistic and those who tend to do the jobs that are about preventing bad things from happening often are great warriors. I have had the good fortune of doing both. For younger people, I think a lot of it depends on…

Microsoft’s biggest investment in the U.K. to date will see the company double its AI data centre footprint and deliver skills training to more than one million people. Microsoft has committed £2.5 billion ($3.2 billion USD) to expanding its artificial intelligence capabilities in the U.K. as part of plans to fuel the country’s AI sector. The investment, announced by the U.K. government on November 30, will see Microsoft more than double its AI data centre footprint in Britain over the next three…