As universities become ever more wary of negative publicity, leaders who speak out on contentious issues are increasingly finding themselves in hot water. Ellie Bothwell reports
Deep political division suggests that post-Brexit negotiations around research collaboration and talent mobility with the EU will drag on, says Chris Husbands
Queen guitarist Brian May completed his PhD after enjoying rock stardom. Jack Grove looks at how doctoral dropouts can land second chances – and supervisors can help
Book of the week: Robert Segal on a work that strives to restore the centrality of narrative to tales as old as time
HKU’s history, location, social context and educational and research ambitions combine to create a truly global university, says Ian Holliday
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