Do university excellence initiatives work?
Nations are increasingly making conscious efforts to propel a subset of their universities into the global elite. But are such aspirations ever met? And, if they are, is that a blessing or a curse...
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Scientific breakthroughs: it takes a village
The global race against coronavirus to develop a vaccine cannot be won by principal investigators alone, says John Tregoning
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English regulator: 'universities must be clear about online delivery'
UUK also calls for OfS to clarify ‘what constitutes a breach of registration conditions’ during the pandemic
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‘Prioritise professional subjects in Covid-19 recovery’, says poll
University Alliance survey suggests public support is highest for applied degrees, with university support for NHS also valued
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Michael Crow: crisis should herald cooperation and differentiation
Reform-minded Arizona State University president shares vision for a successful university model in wake of pandemic, saying institutions have done an ‘inadequate job of social empowerment’
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LSE’s financial woes spotlight wider issues for sector
The London School of Economics will take a massive hit from loss of international students, highlighting how reliant some institutions have become on their revenue
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Beijing warning ‘will have limited effect’ on Australian recruitment
Past advisories have not quenched Chinese students’ thirst for overseas study
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Why is the UK’s largest pension scheme still investing in fossil fuels?
Universities’ divestment policies are undermined by the USS’ continued investment in oil companies, says Bill Spence
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Imperial Covid-19 researchers criticise plans to cut 75 ICT jobs
Members of the Imperial College Covid-19 Response Team warn against redundancies in ‘vital’ jobs
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China warns students of ‘safety risks’ in Australia
Ministry of Education’s advice follows spike in ‘discriminatory incidents’ during pandemic
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Australia’s gender equity push ‘to be maintained during crisis’
Universities pledge that women will not be disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 wrecking ball
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Dear senior university leaders: what will you say you did to address racism in higher education?
Posts on social media aren’t enough to dismantle institutional and structural racism in the academy, say Marcia A. Wilson and Lurraine Jones
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Murdoch accused of using crisis as ‘cover’ to cut research time
Australian university directs academics to spend up to 80 per cent of their time teaching, despite relatively healthy financial position
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No rush to the lecture hall in virus-free NZ
Remote delivery seen as a continuing necessity as long as students are stranded overseas
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Stuttering restart for crucial English language tests
Tests are back in some regions but not others, as international education braces for a staggered start