Universities’ future unclear after ‘depressing’ race for No 10
Sector faces battle to make its priorities heard as candidates reveal little about their views while pandering to Tory base
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Papers in high-impact journals ‘have more statistical errors’
Analysis of more than 50,000 behavioural and brain sciences articles also suggests their results are less likely to be replicated by others
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Conference water-cooler moments are not accessible to everyone
Yes, in-person interaction has benefits, but ending online accessibility will close the door again on those unable to travel, says Alexandra Ridgway
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THE Campus Live ANZ: academics working flexibly ‘must give up offices’
But preoccupation with the mundane sidelines universities from the main game, according to vice-chancellors
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Australian universities stick with ‘unfair’ early entry schemes
With Covid exam disruption mostly gone but early entry schemes still in the ascendancy, admission stresses have been brought forward
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Ministerial revolving door leaves Korean universities in lurch
President forced to search for third ministry candidate since May, leaving sector rudderless as universities face enrolment decline and frozen fees
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Manchester quizzed over funding of masturbation paper author
Karl Andersson has long attracted controversy over his interest in sexually suggestive images of teenage boys, so did university investigate this?
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The barriers to interdisciplinary science must be lowered
We need a sector-wide commitment to reforming career structures, funding strategies and publication outlets, says Ryan Truby
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International applicants ‘not taking UK students’ places – yet’
Rebalancing of undergraduate intakes after fee freeze ‘not a factor’ this year but may prove important in future, says Ucas chief executive
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New guidelines to shore up external examination system in UK
Universities urged to adhere to set of 12 principles as key quality mechanism comes under increased strain because of large workloads
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Journal takes down masturbation paper after outrage
Sage says it is continuing to investigate article in which doctoral candidate chronicles how he ‘enjoyed’ provocative cartoon images of boys
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Biden team questions academia’s commitment to equity
Cardona cites cultural deficit in lamenting that billions in equity-oriented aid is failing to make a significant difference
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Norway bids to attract men to female-dominated university courses
Experts say well-researched tools will be needed to draw more young men into medicine, psychology, dentistry and veterinary studies
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Extra REF cash ‘will propel research culture’ in English post-92s
Biggest beneficiaries from excellence-driven funds will leverage uplift to secure additional funding and win political arguments, say pro vice-chancellors
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Taiwan tensions ‘could rattle international students’
Military drills may put off overseas learners at a time when student flows from mainland China are already staunched by Covid-19