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UB Tech®

The top 100 colleges and universities that spent on R&D in 2020

Growth slowed but research was still robust across a range of fields, especially health sciences.

How universities are helping to build a 500,000-person cybersecurity workforce

With online attacks on the rise, institutions like CSU San Bernardino are preparing students to stop hackers.

Two studies show Gen Z, companies may not want 4-year degrees

Career and technical education is intriguing to high school students, even if they are a bit uncertain about its value.

Held for ransom: Is cybersecurity insurance worth the investment for colleges?

And three key factors that will determine how costly a policy will be.

SUNY creates esports league for all of its universities

The New York state system, which put together a huge tournament early on during the pandemic, is raising the bar this fall with the creation of a league of its own

Twitch, Cxmmunity to launch esports league for HBCUs

The Twitch partnership will provide minority students with opportunities to earn scholarships and increase skills in STEM-related education fields.
Thu Jul 30th, 2020

Empowering faculty, engaging students in ‘new normal’

Leaders from San Diego State, Western University and the University at Buffalo address pressing challenges on remote vs. in-person instruction with strategies and resources.
Wed Jul 22nd, 2020

How higher ed is benefiting from chatbots during COVID-19

Colleges and universities are using chatbots to answer an influx of basic student questions about the coronavirus so administrators can focus on more pressing matters.
Mon Apr 13th, 2020

How to connect students in one class, from two lecture halls

Speakers from Rutgers University will lead a UB Tech 2020 session on a project that uses videoconference technology to link two lecture halls on different campuses.
Fri Apr 3rd, 2020

Creating a shared research center

Research space and equipment need not be owned by specific departments or researchers. Here's how Texas Tech University manages its shared spaces.

Fri Apr 3rd, 2020

Leaving lectures behind

University of Nebraska professors share tips for moving to emporium-style learning in their UB Tech® session, "Rethinking Visual Communication Curriculum: The Success of an Emporium-Style Teaching Model."
Wed Apr 1st, 2020