UCU backs down from transgender rights showdown on legal advice
Lawyers say congress motion urging action against gender critical feminists could have breached Equality Act
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University and edtech leaders to gather in Japan for THE’s first in-person Asia Universities Summit in three years
In partnership with Fujita Health University, this year’s Asia Universities Summit will examine the role of the university in a rapidly changing world, coinciding with the Asia University Rankings...
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Europe should copy ‘biodiversity’ of US universities – minister
The ‘huge repertoire’ of institutions in the US is a strength of the sector, but some are sceptical Europe has much to learn from it
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Inflation volatility ‘could boost’ student flows to Australia
Global inflation and its influence on exchange rates has produced a complex mix of enticements and deterrents
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China ‘must sweeten deal’ to draw graduates beyond biggest cities
Few of those returning from studying overseas look beyond Beijing and Shanghai, according to survey
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Katz case illustrates how culture wars have taken over the academy
Why can’t scholars acknowledge that a professor was both mistreated by Princeton and mistreated his former student lover, asks Jonathan Zimmerman
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A two-pronged approach to transforming access to university
Mahidol University is focusing on nurturing academic talent and introducing more flexible education in a bid to attract a wider pool of students, says its president Banchong Mahaisavariya
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Case for academic freedom ‘incomprehensible’ to most – Ignatieff
Universities need to mount a broader case and form better alliances to defend their autonomy from outside threats, former head of CEU argues
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From Nature to Hollywood: Suzanne Simard on her research journey
The Canadian botanist who discovered the ‘wisdom of trees’ reflects on the growing enthusiasm for her work and why scientists should get emotional about their research
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Global crises ‘demand HE shift to adult and community learning’
Colonialism, deindustrialisation and climate change mean universities must help change way we live, professor of educational futures tells CGHE event
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Levelling up: show us the money, ministers told
Universities told to make sure whole of government follows through on promised levelling up investments
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Omnicrisis? Or just business as usual?
For UK universities, there seems to be an endless flow of crises to be overcome. But what if this is not just a tough spell, but the new normal?
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Has student attendance recovered post-pandemic? Take our survey
THE questionnaire explores whether half-empty classrooms are the new normal, and what students and academics really think of in-person and online teaching
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Value of college degrees in question as US enrolment falls again
While a weaker measure than the autumn semester, data amplify concerns that higher education’s loss of value may reflect more than just Covid
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UK vice-chancellors staying in posts longer
Eight-year average ‘feels about right’ given need to get to know institutions and form strategies, says Hepi director