UniLeaks is a brand new Australian-based website looking to shed some light on the state of higher education around the world. Similar to WikiLeaks, whistle-blowers are encouraged electronic drop box. Once approved, site's journalists will then turn them into news stories. The creators are adamant about submissions being accurate and honest, and refuse to publish anything they deem to be "rumor, opinion, other kinds of first-hand accounts or material that is publicly available elsewhere."
The UniLeaks website has been created with the hopes of providing a safe space for students to share information about their universities and colleges. I haven't seen any crude or salacious information being shared on the site just yet, but it's refreshing to see an open forum of this type come to fruition.
Whistle-Blowing Websites
UniLeaks Looks to Keep Post-Secondary Institutions Honest
Trend Themes
1. Transparency in Education - Opportunity for educational institutions to embrace transparency by providing platforms for students to share information.
2. Whistle-blowing Platforms - Growing demand for websites that allow individuals to anonymously report misconduct or unethical behavior.
3. Student Empowerment - Rise of platforms that empower students to have a voice and effect change within their educational institutions.
Industry Implications
1. Education Technology - Opportunity for EdTech companies to create platforms that promote transparency and empower students in higher education.
2. Media and Journalism - Increasing need for journalists and media organizations to utilize whistle-blowing platforms for investigative reporting.
3. Online Communities - Emergence of online communities dedicated to sharing information and experiences about educational institutions.