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« Sauver la sciences des tentations du big data : un combat digne »

Saving science from temptations of big data: A worthy fight The assault on science posed by modern computers and big data goes beyond large language models like ChatGPT. However, there are steps that can be tak...

« Développez de nouvelles sources de revenus n'est pas facile pour les universités »

Developing new income streams is not easy for universities Faced with steady cost pressures and limited prospects for higher public funding, universities are looking to manage risks and generate income from di...

« La conversion des notes limite la mobilité des étudiants »

Complicated grade conversion is limiting student mobility Improved grade conversion practices are necessary not only to enhance efficiency but to foster greater equity and transparency in higher education, en...

« La place des composantes dans l'université », un rapport de l' https://www.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/sites/default/files/2024-10/la-place-des-composantes-dans-l-universit--34941.pdf

« Les détecteurs de texte de l'IA générative peuvent être facilement trompés » article du site University World News
https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=2024101517255127

Generative AI text detectors can easily be tricked – Study There are significant reductions in the accuracy of generative AI text detectors faced with simple techniques to manipulate AI generated content. This...

L'université de Sheffield fait face à un déficit de 50 millions de livres

University of Sheffield faces £50m shortfall due to student decline A drop in international students has caused financial problems at The University of Sheffield.

Les universités galloises suppriment des emplois pour réduire leur déficit

Universities in Wales cut jobs to address funding black hole Cardiff University's boss says redundancy numbers are uncertain as Bangor also seeks job cuts.

« Plus de liberté académique conduit à davantage d'innovation ». Conclusion d'une enquête internationale de chercheurs et de l'université du Luxembourg.
https://www.uni.lu/snt-en/news/more-academic-freedom-leads-to-more-innovation/?fbclid=IwY2xjawF3BXlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHRKsa7ZZ8uzpvMnSrp2cw3xN9rqM1Y5FCnEg1ipdvmrOc5i5JSMdogZRBQ_aem_mYn1g0iWcZBT3_a_V2NAIQ

More academic freedom leads to more innovation Academic freedom is associated with the capacity to develop new technologies, find solutions for challenges or bridge the gap between a discovery and a practical application. It is therefore strongly related to progress and prosperity.

« Les âges sombres du plagiat académique ». Article du site Plagiarism Today
https://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2024/10/10/the-dark-ages-of-academic-plagiarism/

The Dark Ages of Academic Plagiarism - Plagiarism Today The modern history of plagiarism is dominated by the evolution of tech. However, there was one particularly dark time that's making a return.

Une universitaire de UCLA intente un recours collectif contre six grands éditeurs universitaires accusés de violer les lois antitrust et d'entraver la recherche universitaire.
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/can-science-trust-peer-review-lawsuit-targets-publishers-2024a1000ifu?form=fpf

Can Science Trust Peer Review? Lawsuit Targets Publishers A lawsuit has accused top academic publishers of stalling progress in medical research by enforcing restrictive peer-review practices.