The pandemic drove learning worldwide into the digital sphere, but Latin America’s universities have responded slowly. Ellie Bothwell asks if the crisis will prompt the region to overcome the barriers to progress
At same time, experts warn that government proposals to ensure A-level pupils get more classroom time by delaying exams will cause widespread disruption to university admissions
With the key selling point of university – meeting people and having a ‘great experience’ – now gone, Andreas Schleicher sees high fees as unjustified and calls for more government investment
Increasing numbers of postgraduates appears to be a win-win, with graduates seeking refuge from a poor job market and universities able to make up for lost income, but there are concerns over the quality of those being considered
Development is coming mostly from centralised government platforms and private universities, but low internet penetration is just one of the hurdles faced by the country
Taboo-breaking Parcoursup reforms in 2018 are seen to have reduced failure rates, but there are fears Parisian universities will now hoover up the best students nationwide
Professionals mustbe able to connect with students from different backgrounds, but obsessing about inter-group differences doesn't help, says an anonymous academic
Survey of academics in region finds widespread predictions of enrolment decline, budget cuts and concerns over lack of preparation for online education
Chinese students risk being turned into ideological battering rams; universities must maintain safe spaces for all to learn and debate, says Brian Wong
Without face-to-face interaction, new students could struggle to make friends and adapt to university study, leading to dropouts later, institutions fear
THE snapshot survey finds most institutions will deliver mix of face-to-face and online courses, with social distancing measures in the early planning stages