THE World Reputation Rankings 2019: the dizzying effect of spin
The desire to attract good publicity causes universities to oversell their achievements, damaging public trust in science, says Peter Weingart
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Australian universities under increasing financial risk
Graduate dissatisfaction also on the rise despite overall positive report card for universities and colleges
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‘Pioneer’ universities in U7+ commit to tackle global issues
The alliance of world universities agrees to act on issues including social inequality at first summit
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UK overseas graduate survey ‘final evidence’ for easing visa regime
UUKi chief will ‘eat hat’ if amendment to liberalise visa regime not adopted, as major survey of international graduates published
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Carlos Moedas’ legacy depends on his successor
The next EU commissioner for research and innovation must fight for the Horizon Europe budget but resist timetables for scientific delivery, says Jan Palmowski
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THE World Reputation Rankings 2019: nail it in the digital age
Manu Kapur discusses how universities can craft human-centred learning that sets them apart in today’s world
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‘Lack of student awareness’ holding back degree apprenticeships
UUK report urges government to promote ‘earn while you learn’ courses to meet student, parent and employer enthusiasm
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Australian private colleges want easier route to higher status
Providers squabble over whether to relax rules for university colleges or jettison the category altogether
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California sees profit in solely student-funded master’s degrees
UC system looks to job-focused courses to ease budget woes, but critics see erosion of HE as public good
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Drastic Alaska cuts upheld, raising worries for US public HE
State’s budget crisis seen as highlighting growing doubts about lawmakers’ confidence in the value of knowledge
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Bridging the digital skills gap is everyone’s responsibility
Employers, government and higher education must work together to provide lifelong learning opportunities needed for a modern labour force, argues Stephen Somerville
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Degree apprenticeships hold opportunities for students and employers
If public confusion and complexity around the scheme can be solved, degree apprenticeships will drive social mobility and economic growth, says Conor Moss
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Slavery research leader aims to forge UK-Caribbean links
UCL centre, about to welcome new director, shows how slavery shaped UK – with implications for universities
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Good news and bad news: conflicting views on campus evangelism
Conference hears about the challenges of coexistence between proselytising religious students and their secular peers
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A case for keeping Africa-themed conferences in Africa
Such events could help close the networking gap between African scholars and global research communities, says Fife Ogunde