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New citation study overturns long-held belief that science is no laughing matter

V-cs increasingly predict next government will have to look again at sector funding as costs rise and universities face ‘running on fumes’

Approval of Jean-Eric Paquet’s transfer to Japan ambassador would create space for a more evangelical approach, observers say

Disruption will hit summer assessment period, but employers call on unions to ‘move on’

More ‘operating deficits’ tipped as Australia’s national university reboots activity levels in a Covid-normal world

Only coach to risk federal trial found guilty on multiple charges, giving prosecution overwhelming win in three-year process

Makers of upcoming computer game say the familiarity of campus life provides fertile ground for affectionate parody

Joint statement released by Russell Group and Group of Eight amid concerns about ‘overkill’ regulations

Franklin Feng Tao found guilty despite lack of evidence of payment and Biden commitment to halt Trump-era crackdown

Staff scour social media to root out dissidents, with escalation of penalties meant to silence students

French outpost is second worldwide and will host ‘transformational’ collaboration aligned with UN goals

With emphasis on research commercialisation and limited gains in aid, higher education senses lost opportunity in Liberal-NDP team

The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media

Universities minister says government may suspend engagement with National Union of Students in light of recent allegations

After decades operating in a largely low-inflation environment, Western universities are seeing rising energy costs and war in Ukraine push prices up. How exposed is the sector?

Older and more prestigious institutions could be among the 10 to 15 being inspected next year

Student body president concedes academic value, for most black students, outweighs the problems causing many faculty to leave, but calls for stronger leadership

Australian universities face more restrictions on their foreign collaboration, no matter who wins the coming election

Government ‘shifts blame’ for visa overstayers to universities, in blow to regional institutions wrestling with declining domestic population

Demonstrators push back against ‘exploitation’ of those struggling at the bottom of a sector seen as increasingly casualised

Ministry demands universities do more to help students in tough jobs market, with number of graduates set to surpass 10 million

Forty-year-old ALRA shut just days after students had paid fees

Temporary deal arrives on day of UK’s new open access policy, but raises issue of paying high price for ‘ego trip’ of Nature publication

New director of fair access calls for institutions to take greater role in improving attainment across education system

Cutting-edge facilities are welcome but they achieve little without people to run them, science advocates point out

Experts warn much of doctoral training must remain analogue, as European survey suggests almost all programmes are aiming for quality online

As president vows to lower drug prices, academia sides with corporates against allowing waivers to legislation credited with driving US innovation

Amid election-year debate on college costs, Biden extends pause on federal loan repayments and wipes away records of past defaults

Tyler Prize winner talks about a career combating climate change scepticism and why he is skipping his award ceremony

Unions accuse employers of intentionally stalling talks as industrial action over last pay award continues

Data on Canadian study permits suggests ‘spike’ in student numbers from some continental nations    

Iran’s universities have thrived despite the country’s sanctions, which could soon be lifted – but nation still beset by lack of postgraduate opportunities, scholars say

But positive results owe much to temporary government and stock market lifelines, according to early institutional accounts

Widespread withholding of potentially negative results has allowed misleading evidence reviews to gain traction, says study author

Leading recruiter claims firms can assist universities in looking ‘beyond the obvious’

Russian Foundation for Basic Research looking at Rb1.15 billion decrease, while Moscow State University told to slash budget by 10 per cent

Non-fungible tokens offer US higher education the prospect of major profits, but mostly in sports and with threat of long-term losses

As investigations into a third Romanian prime minister stall, experts say awareness and consistent policies are needed

Funded postgraduates could face real-terms pay cut running to four figures this autumn as UK stipends fail to keep pace with inflation

Universities urged to work alongside edtech companies and other online players to improve offering to students

As Republicans pile up assaults on academic freedom, experienced out-of-state president suggests extensive costs to brand value

Staff reportedly told Nato is to blame for conflict triggered by Russian invasion

Growth can help arts university deliver access and ‘social purpose’ despite English funding freeze, says v-c, architect of Blair’s HE expansion target

Identification of new species ‘a beautiful example of the impact indigenous culture and science can have when combined’

Two embryonic institutions are providing a teaching venue and mentorship for those fleeing from both sides of the war

Michelle Donelan ‘disgusted’ by claim student was threatened with expulsion if she spoke out

Efforts to encourage more academics into public debates should forget indicators and focus on training and support, Norwegian rectors say

MIT joins several state institutions in resuming SAT-ACT mandate as pandemic eases, providing opening to wider reassessment

Researchers warn of ‘impending public health issue’ as excessive demands placed on students to excel

Disruption to academic life ‘small price to pay’ for financial returns from gas reserves, British universities told

Government also demands English regulator mount 10-15 on-site inspections checking factors such as use of online teaching

Universities UK says contributions could be cut or benefits increased as USS finances bounce back after pandemic, but unions want reforms to be cancelled now

India and Malaysia take lead as best represented countries, followed by China

The museums expert explains how every historical artefact has not just one story, but many

Academics experiment with allowing undergraduates to text each other during assessments, and get positive response

Chinese studies should be strategic priority course in HE and new A level would boost student numbers at universities, says Hepi report

The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media

New opportunities for funding have been welcomed but future clashes over intellectual property could prove challenging

But promised infrastructure and research commercialisation funding could stretch thin

Incident could signal ‘big reversal’ of Chinese government policy on international academic exchange, academics say