Returns for educating students offshore ‘derisory’, says study
Researcher finds that impressive enrolment numbers conceal the tiny profit margins earned by UK universities operating abroad
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An exposé of lax publishing standards is not research misconduct
Portland State University’s investigation of a researcher who published hoax papers misses the point of ethical oversight, says Jeffrey Flier
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Recruitment agent data dump ‘won’t tell the whole story’
Increased transparency on provider performance vital as well, representative group tells Australian government
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US mulls ‘stress tests’ for private universities
After enduring tumultuous college closures, Massachusetts mulls forcing private institutions to prove their ongoing viability
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Researchers to get easier access to US government data
Scientific advances expected after new US law requires federal statistics and documents to be published in uniform and open formats
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My New Year’s resolution is to use more tech in the classroom
Interactive presentation software can give lecturers greater insight into how their students are engaging with content, says Julianne Law
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Journal editor hopes mass walkout quickens open access progress
Board of Journal of Informetrics plans to launch a rival title
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Emerging Economies Summit: Presidents’ forum on resilience
Higher education leaders reflect on the challenges universities face during times of national conflict
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Germans fear UK exclusion from Macron’s ‘European universities’
Cutting the UK out of transnational networks will only accelerate post-Brexit isolation, say rectors in Berlin
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Publishers ‘taking funders for a ride’ with mirror journals
Duplicate titles are being set up to get around new open-access requirements, European Commission’s envoy warns
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Science prizes won by women ‘offer less cash and prestige’
Analysis of awards in biology and biomedical sciences between 1968 and 2017 suggests women increasingly likely to win prizes for ‘service’ over research
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UK HE must stay strong in the face of a ‘no deal’ Brexit
Brexit is an opportunity for universities to show what they do best: support the economy, bridge international divides and drive innovation, says Smita Jamdar
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Suicide warning over foreign students ‘suffering in silence’
Tragedies exacerbated by lack of research and information sharing, coroner’s study finds
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Oxford blocks Huawei contracts amid security concerns
University spokesman says decision also covers donations but does not affect ongoing partnerships