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Male scholars turn to alcohol to stave off impostor feelings

National student recruitment agency puts the spotlight on the continent that already sends vast numbers of students to the country

President explains how the institution has increased enrolment and cut tuition fees as other US universities struggle with funding and recruitment

Students at the Chinese University of Hong Kong criticised their v-c for making a speech in Mandarin first, rather than Cantonese

Researchers are ‘cautiously optimistic’ about review set up by Justin Trudeau’s government to improve relations with the scientific community

PA Consulting survey finds vice-chancellors worrying over ‘barrage’ of policy changes that will lead to ‘golden age’ of stability being lost

Our experts reveal how they seek to choose the right person for the job when faced with a pile of flawless CVs and glowing references

New rector warns against drawing students only from elite and making academics 'sheep with five feet'

A round-up of recent recipients of research council cash

Scholars gathering to celebrate work of Gareth Williams debate contrasting visions of the future of the university

As the Paris Agreement to limit global temperature rises comes into force this month, these are the universities that have, between 2011 and 2015, produced the environmental science research with the greatest impact

President of VU Amsterdam says it is not enough for institutions merely to say they are valuable

Directly linking non-EU recruitment to award levels in teaching assessment has also been under consideration, sources suggest

King’s College London professor and member of House of Lords says England 'extraordinary' in world terms for 'one-size-fits-all' emphasis on universities

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

Welsh education secretary Kirsty Williams sees major benefits in following Diamond review plan

Lengthy titles of journal papers are a turn-off for fellow academics and lead to fewer citations, claims new analysis 

Prime minister pledges “real terms increases” in investment and new fund to back emerging technology

Other nations’ approaches to universities on visas may help to guide UK

Awards were presented in 20 categories to recognise outstanding contributions in UK higher education

Chancellor's Autumn Statement confirms extra £2 billion a year for R&D will be distributed by research funding agencies

‘Irreversible’ damage to UK science from a hard Brexit will eclipse any harm caused in the US by a Trump presidency, says new Nobel laureate

Author of paper says institutions have been ‘slow’ in the past to provide the appropriate support

A vast market provides opportunities for institutions worried about future outside EU, says head of online platform operating on continent

Education ministry is analysing a report into the quality of higher education and may close down substandard institutions

Data from Times Higher Education reveal sharp spike in number of US prospective students and academics interested in moving north of the border

Sixteen more universities commit to divestment, according to People & Planet

Author of paper into the issue says international higher education is a ‘long way off’ clear principles

Action over Kevin Allred, who was also questioned by police, yet again raises issue of free speech in wake of Trump election 

One year shaved off time to degree under new national framework

A major political scandal in South Korea has extended to one of the world’s largest women-only universities

The public is still willing to listen to nuanced information, argues Cambridge professor, provided it is presented in the right way

Students and lecturers join forces for a national demonstration over cuts, fee rises and the plight of EU staff and students post-Brexit

Forging partnerships with Indian institutions in the country could alleviate dwindling inbound student numbers to UK

CIPR event showcasing UK education journalism saw high praise for THE’s data investigations and EU referendum coverage 

Make appointing a chief scientific adviser on the EU ‘a priority’, Westminster committee tells the government

A round-up of recent recipients of research council cash

Authors suggest something has gone badly wrong with economics as an academic discipline

French cartoonist finds rich comic potential in the PhD she never finished

Senior academics and university administrators offer their top tips on how to ask that awkward question at the end of a job interview

Open publishing platforms that bring grey literature out of the dark promise to save money, reduce duplication and speed communication

A new study shows computers outshine real-life academics when performing some scholarly research tasks

Political impact of deindustrialisation and free trade seen by experts as key to Trump victory

Researchers consider what it means for their safety and careers to work in dangerous or disparaged parts of the world

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

Work to attract more women into UK university engineering departments will be undermined by ‘beyond belief’ changes to A levels, senior academics claim

Immigration minister says changes will help highly skilled graduates to apply to stay in the country

UK admissions body chief executive, who has held the role since 2010, to leave in April

Tony Blair's former private secretary points to personal benefits of European work as vital for continued success in global higher education

Plans for powerful new regulator still face 'difficult time' in the House of Lords

Region risks ‘falling hopelessly behind’ unless financial gap is plugged, say academics

World's top-ranking university announces course on economic development through new collaboration with online platorm edX

Daniella Tilbury says university’s ideal geographical location affords options in Europe and beyond

Evidence of positive effect of retakes ‘weak’, concludes Dutch academic

The UK business organisation suggests closer partnerships with Chinese universities could help strengthen relations between the two countries

One in six schools reported increase in EU undergraduates not turning up for start of 2016-17 academic year

Academics suggest that Australia and Canada may be among countries to gain market share in overseas students

Research into clairvoyant powers of mediums using old photographs has been retracted after it was ridiculed by scientists

Republican platform offers clues to potential higher education policies, say experts

The next US president’s scorn for American research bodies and his anti-climate change stance has worried many scientists