Australia’s inclusivity gains ‘will be reversed by pandemic’
Dreams will be dashed and the sector could take a decade to recover, expert warns
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Australian university to ignore 2020 school results for 2021 intake
ANU ditches reliance on admissions scores and invites early bids from the class of the coronavirus
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China’s go-ahead for entrance exam seen as sign of confidence
Other Asian nations weigh whether it is fair to test students during a time of mass disruption
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Why delaying term starts until January is a bad idea
Starting terms in January to avoid second-wave coronavirus outbreaks will be too costly for universities and damage students’ educational progress, says Anthony Seldon
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ERC president quits after coronavirus row
Mauro Ferrari leaves after just four months in role following rejection of his suggestion that council launch a programme to fight Covid-19
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Australia flags support for more university places
With foreign student numbers down and forlorn hopes for a government bailout, sector’s hopes may lie in expanded domestic enrolments
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Don’t give up on your non-virus-related research
You might not be in a lab searching for a vaccine, but take the long view and remember your research is still valuable to humanity, says Andy Miah
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Innovation & Impact Summit goes online
Participants in virtual mini-summit will get an exclusive look at the University Impact Rankings 2020 and can join in discussion with our data scientists
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THE Podcast: Asian universities moved online quickly, now what?
What’s the next phase of the coronavirus response from universities in Hong Kong and China?
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International student hit ‘core financial problem’ for UK sector
Virus crisis will affect domestic recruitment, but impact of falling overseas admissions seen as greater
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UCD row exposes tensions between academic freedom and global links
University pulls move to consider ‘other traditions of academic freedom’ in overseas partnerships after outcry
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Hepi poll: most university students want exams to continue online
Survey of undergraduates also finds just under half of students are satisfied with online teaching during pandemic
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Uncomfortable conversations ahead for Australian universities
Tough choices await as institutions revisit ideas that could cut staff numbers and ramp up fees
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Australian states going their own way on university admissions
Bumpy road ahead, as education ministers fail to agree terms on tertiary admissions rank
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New course’s success challenges orthodoxy of US economics education
Reliance on formulas and philosophies giving way to complexity and case studies