Germany too dependent on Confucius Institutes, minister warns
In unprecedented comments ahead of federal elections in September, Anja Karliczek applauds university that shuttered its institute
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Peer sniffs ‘real chance’ of success on UK contract cheating law
Lord Storey says he would be happy for government to take over legislation ‘as issue is more important than the politics of it’
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Lockdowns wiped hundreds of millions from ‘extra’ income streams
New data show UK institutions lost between a quarter and half of their income from areas such as accommodation and catering
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It’s time to put an end to mentee abuse in academia
NIH data hint at the extent of bullying and emotional abuse, but barriers to tackling the issue remain high, says Joanna Buscemi
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Pandemic ‘brought international and local students together’
Research uncovers tipping point in distant relations between overseas and local learners
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Treat postgraduate researchers as staff, union tells universities
UCU says postgraduate researchers should be given terms and conditions ‘comparable’ with employees
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Henry Kissinger: scientists must understand history
Now concerned about impact of runaway artificial intelligence, diplomat worries scientific advances have overtaken capacity for reflection on their impact
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Political Football, by Wyn Grant
Stephen Mumford enjoys a brilliant analysis of what has gone wrong with the world’s most popular sport, which is less convincing on solutions
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Covid-hit British Council sells Indian IELTS business to IDP
Deal worth £130 million reflects financial woes of UK educational organisation
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UK extends Covid visa concessions as post-study work route opens
Universities welcome government support for students and higher education sector
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North Carolina relents and grants Hannah-Jones tenure
Weeks of protests end in victory for 1619 Project creator and advocates of academic freedom and racial awareness
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New university and university colleges for Australia
Normally static sector’s landscape sees uncharacteristically rapid change as new standards take effect
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Murdoch councillor quits amid spending questions
Eminent judge’s departure follows Australian university’s decision to fund new campus development while discarding staff
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From Richard III to boycott: where did it go wrong at Leicester?
As row over redundancies shows no sign of easing, academics see deeper-rooted problems of mismanagement
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Impact Rankings 2022: time to register
Universities can now register to participate in the next edition of our sustainability-focused league table