The Guardian Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

All over the place, average people are completely squeezing the pips out of life The question I am a 22-year-old woman who has just graduated from university and am feeling extremely average. I grew up in an “education-heavy” household where success was measured in excellent marks and prestigious universities, and any good grades I received didn’t seem satisfactory.

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Higher Education Inquirer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Let us know what you think about where we are in higher education (and society), where we are going, and what brought us here. We have our own ideas and opinions but value your perspective. Post a comment or email us and share your ideas. Related links: Higher Education Uncensored Good ideas are stolen. Great ideas are buried. We uncover both. And we publish them.

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CAPD

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Join us for an evening of networking drinks with the local scientist and postdoc community to discuss different career trajectories, insights into how to bring scientific discoveries to market, and practical advice for launching a career in science-driven business. ​Whether you are curious about science commercialization, entrepreneurship, or transitioning into industry roles, this is the perfect setting to connect with peers who have successfully navigated these paths.

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Higher Education Inquirer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

[Editor's note: This article first appeared in Randall Collins' blog The Sociological Eye.] Belief in the value of college education was sacrosanct throughout most of the 20th century. In the early 2000s, the question began to be raised whether the payoff in terms of a better-paying job was worth the cost. For several generations, almost a taboo topic--but once out in the open, an increasing percentage of the US population has concluded a college degree is not worth it.

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CAPD

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

We’re excited to invite you to a special event featuring a panel discussion with MIT alumni founders, sharing their insights on how you can start preparing for your own startup journey. Whether you’re a student or postdoc, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn from those who have been through it all and to get actionable advice for your future ventures.

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Higher Education Inquirer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

For more information, visit the CARE Consortium website.

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