THE World University Rankings 2019: say it – we are here to help
Universities serve society in innumerable and inimitable ways. But we still must earn our place in people’s hearts and minds, says Stephen Toope
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Should Labour root its National Education Service in towns?
Seeing the NES as a solution to Labour’s biggest electoral problem could bring relevance to a vague concept, writes John Morgan from Liverpool
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Shortage of admissions advisers hampers US access drive
Many counsellors opting to work overseas or move into private practice
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More harmonious Open University looks to the future
Staff at the ‘University of the Air’ are more optimistic after the end of an unloved era of leadership, but challenges remain
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Spanish degree scandals raise wider questions over quality
Accusations of academic malpractice have forced two resignations and reached the prime minister
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THE World University Rankings 2019: Berkeley’s authentic, evolving story
In addressing divisive free speech ‘events’ and shrinking budgets, Berkeley’s Carol Christ worked with the campus community to create a new, unifying narrative
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Victoria University of Wellington confirms name change
Duke topples queen, as Kiwi institution opts for new identity
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Lifelong learning ‘central’ to Labour’s higher education plan
Shadow minister warns UK risks being overtaken by rivals in North America and Asia if sectors don’t work more closely together
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Fears for repositories after EU backs new copyright rules
Libraries worry that they could be caught up in a drive to force platforms like YouTube to share their profits with creators
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Universities urged to follow Glasgow’s lead on slave trade past
Scottish institution’s reparations for its slavery connections should be emulated by many more institutions, says black studies activist
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Sydney ‘multiversity’ partners pledge to put aside rivalries
Four institutions hope science-focused campus will be exempted from student numbers cap
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THE World University Rankings 2019: Toronto is happy at home
Unleashing the power of place by weaving itself firmly into the fabric of its local area made Toronto a better, more attractive institution, says Meric Gertler
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Minced testicles in the mix for ‘museum of bizarre science’
Former doctoral student looks into the frontiers of research before the days of ethics committees
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THE World University Rankings 2019: transformation under way
Young people are rightly impatient for change, so Cape Town is using their input to reshape the curriculum and more, says Mamokgethi Phakeng