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• The plague of Plagiarism: A university's reality check

  On paper, the consequences of committing plagiarism can be severe and even lead to expulsion or legal action. However, what may be the real consequences of academic dishonesty?

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• MIT launches first free online course

  By Charlie Osborne | February 14, 2012, 9:47am PST

  MITx is now allowing students around the world to enroll in its first prototype online course.

• Landmark case? University Vs Former student, cadaver 'Bernie'

  By Charlie Osborne | February 14, 2012, 3:09am PST

  A student has taken her former university to the Supreme Court over free speech rights.

• 15 niche search engines every student needs

  By Charlie Osborne | February 13, 2012, 10:00am PST

  15 niche search engines every student should save on their favourites.

• How much are your skills worth in social media careers?

  By Charlie Osborne | February 13, 2012, 8:26am PST

  A new infographic highlights how much you can expect to earn in the social media and networking industry.

• Apple joins forces with art college to provide student iPads

  By Charlie Osborne | February 13, 2012, 4:43am PST

  Apple has teamed up with an Arts college to provide its students with iPad 2 models from fall 2012.

• Five memes that describe the student experience

  By Charlie Osborne | February 13, 2012, 1:09am PST

  College memes are gaining popularity - here are five that encompass current student lifestyles.

• Can i(Pod) get you anything else?

  By Charlie Osborne | February 11, 2012, 12:44pm PST

  Two entrepreneurial students from UB have built a business through iOS app development to make a job students often do easier - waiting on tables.

• UL, Drexel University partner to establish research hub

  By Charlie Osborne | February 10, 2012, 1:12pm PST

  The University of Louisiana at Lafayette and iSchool at Drexel University have announced a partnership to create a high-tech research centre.

• Columbia University excludes Google Docs

  By Charlie Osborne | February 10, 2012, 10:17am PST

  Screen-reader compatibility issues are preventing Google Docs from becoming integrated in the university’s systems.

• Father puts .45 through teen daughter's laptop over Facebook post

  By Charlie Osborne | February 10, 2012, 8:16am PST

  When a teen posts something online, some parents may take more extreme methods to drum home a lesson in what is acceptable and what is not.