Technology and new media

Researchers using student data in learning analytics cannot ignore ethical concerns. Plus the latest higher education appointments

Silicon Valley giant’s business school brings its 10-week Ignite programme to London

By Scott Jaschik, for Inside Higher Ed

Young people in areas of high university participation are more likely to turn to Google for information about financial aid, a new study suggests

Matthew Ramirez demystifies the use of AR in university study

Use of online tools runs the risk of students developing problems and harming their ability to study, research finds

More than a quarter of university students now use social media to contact their lecturers

A UK shortage of digital skills has reached a “tipping point” and universities are not doing enough to address the crisis, a House of Lords report warns

The UK university sector’s digital network is unique in the world. It’s not just cost-efficient for subscribers but priceless, says Martin Hall

In the 21^st century digital age, many universities are falling over backwards in a bid to attract students through their technology offering.

A rift will always separate digital natives from others, Shahidha Bari believes

By Scott Jaschik, for Inside Higher Ed

Glasgow academics find device breaks down barriers with students

Unitu development led by Southampton graduate

University computer science courses are failing to make clear the need to develop skills in cybersecurity, leaving the UK with a shortage of experts

Open University chief uses parting message to urge continued innovation

Work on a transparent ethical policy at The Open University highlighted concerns about technology and privacy

Report outlines the potential perils of a shift away from central funding for Jisc

Christopher Davidson, who has 120,000 Twitter followers, on how to use social media as an academic

Lecturers urged to consider impact of informal support groups for courses

Felipe Fernández-Armesto on academic Steven Salaita’s angry postings about Israel

Tech giant reveals the institutions that are most regularly mentioned

Learning technology conference keynote explores student, and scholarly, online presence

The UK’s first shared hub for medical and academic research will initially serve six scientific and academic organisations

US for-profit start-up institution’s peripatetic, online-delivered degree draws undergraduates keen to try something different

Two radically contrasting emerging models of higher education in the US offer academics a very different deal, says Steven Ward

Experts question ‘draconian’ social media policies after university rebukes academic questioning Theresa May’s policies

The first six master’s degrees in cyber security to be certified by GCHQ have been unveiled

A new social network for academics aims to offer advice on how to sharpen research proposals as well as suggesting novel paths to explore

Universities explore alternatives to plagiarism detection software as fees and performance criticised

Primary and secondary education can learn from higher education when it comes to adopting innovative technologies, it has been claimed.

Universities are “overshadowed” by research and teaching methods dating back hundreds of years, stifling innovation, a conference has heard.

The University of Nottingham has had to apologise for accidentally releasing personal data to around 13,000 people.

California institution is first university to hire its own online encyclopedia editor in residence

Software flaw may affect sensitive data held by two-thirds of universities

Ahead of the Jisc Digital Festival next week, for which Times Higher Education is media partner, five experts predict the innovations and trends that are set to change the face of higher education and research in the coming years

Why classroom veteran Dale Salwak waited 17 years to join the digital pedagogues

Universities have the resources to keep us safe, says Sara Perry. They just need the will

David Willetts is set to unveil £72.6 million of new funding to help academics unlock the potential of “big data”.

Google Glass, 3D printers and more: our expert evaluates the gadgets

Using “big data” to help match people to courses could cut freedom of choice and ultimately put students off higher education, an expert has warned.

University press offices’ changes to Wikipedia are simply part of a long tradition of spin, argues Chris Hackley

Sadie Creese says institutions’ leaders endanger research by not prioritising digital security

Jisc’s super-fast network arrives ‘on time and on budget’

An advanced computer network designed specifically to serve the research and education sector has been launched.

By Colleen Flaherty, for Inside Higher Ed

Internet giant Google has signed an agreement with Jisc, the higher education technology consortium.

After the hype is over, e-learning will be the norm, predicts Stephen Haggard

Massive increase in enrolment since 2007

OU report dubbing 2013 the ‘year of the crowd’ pinpoints emerging technologies set to revolutionise sector

Horizon Scanning study points to a ‘new kind of pedagogy’ in higher education by 2020

Prospective students can now search for information about higher education on their mobile phones after the government’s Unistats website was updated.

Open educational resources considered by institutions and publishers

OER drive by nation’s institutions will save lecturers time

Social network offers comparative information for potential undergraduates

Mobile phone ownership across the continent is rocketing, but can it expand higher education’s reach and quality?

Camping and lecturing at a festival frees Kevin Fong from the digital prison

By Scott Jaschik, for Inside Higher Ed

Educators cannot assume that all young people are old hands online, research shows

David Roberts and Blaine Greteman’s guide to a more universal university