Mergers and ‘FE future’ predicted for some English universities
Universities hardest hit by coronavirus crisis might need to accept merger or mission shift in exchange for state aid, warn sector leaders
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This year’s ATAR could be even less predictive of student success than usual
The disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on poorer students makes the case for a stripped-down ranking in 2020, says Conor King
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Teaching in the time of the coronavirus
Sir Keith Burnett is relieved to find that through online platforms, teachers can still connect with students and can give ideas life
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New Singapore centres aiming to put Asia on world AI research map
Academics involved say they also have a responsibility to ensure technology is used ethically in real life, particularly amid Covid-19
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Overseas student interest in UK ‘bounced back in April’
Data on prospective student enquiries show demand to study in UK is strong despite coronavirus
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Universities need a new compact with society and these should be the priorities
With public trust in science and innovation renewed, now is the time for higher education to improve, argue Karan Khemka and Parag Khanna
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Russell Group head: crisis renders many policy metrics ‘valueless’
University of Glasgow principal Sir Anton Muscatelli says inputs into England’s TEF will become unreliable owing to pandemic shocks
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Australia flags limited opening of campuses, borders
‘Three-step plan’ would allow gradual increases to class sizes, with borders inched open for foreign students
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Covid crisis could see 'learning designers' supplant academic roles
While overhauls of workforce and institutional architecture beckon, Australian report predicts esteem for expertise in post-pandemic world
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A sustainable response to the pandemic begins locally
Working with Indigenous communities in New Zealand will help the country rebuild and refocus on the SDGs, write Cate Gribble and Jim Metson
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Rethinking ‘excellence’ in post-pandemic university admissions
The traditional methods of measuring student ability in college admissions aren’t fit for the unconventional study environments students are now in, says Ben Faulkner
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Chinese students in UK ‘report increased racism and discrimination’
Researchers find overseas students from China are experiencing high levels of anxiety and insecurity in wake of pandemic
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Public trust in science ‘soars following pandemic’
Survey results from Germany also suggest people think public disagreement between scientists is good, as it will lead to better results
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US considering rapid-fire scientific vetting for virus tests
With August goal in mind, diagnostic development could get TV-based model
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Roehampton is ‘first UK university to announce crisis job severances’
Voluntary scheme in response to pandemic ‘devastates’ staff