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Threats over content available in China reveal difficult line academic community must tread
Universities used to be thought unsinkable, but the unthinkable – an institution going to the wall – is now a genuine, if yet remote, prospect
UK needs an antidote to London dominance and toxic deindustrialisation, says John Morgan
Think carefully about treating students differently because of their backgrounds
Institutions are feeling under attack; they need to counter their critics by showing proudly and publicly the immense good work they do
Universities claim to bestow on graduates the key to open the door to any job: critical thinking. But even if they do, are employers interested?
There are several stumbling blocks on the way to negotiating access to European research funding, writes Holly Else
Amid fresh criticism of executive remuneration, perhaps universities need to rethink the issue of vice-chancellors’ salaries
As the row over fees reignites and mutates into a debate over the very purpose of universities, silence reigns on the issue of hyper-selectivity
Academics may see their work as a calling, which makes it hard for them to switch off. But vacations are essential for well-being – and a bit of fun
Chris Parr visits a university aiming to be the best in the world at both Western and traditional Chinese medicine
Wherever you are, populism and its effect on universities is never far from conversation, finds Chris Parr
Few in academia will have celebrated Brexit’s first anniversary but the unpredictable year since the vote has shown the power of a united voice
The stamp of government approval means TEF ratings will carry significant weight, writes Chris Havergal
Matthew Reisz enjoys an evening in the company of a Nobel Laureate and academic superstar
John Morgan looks at how the PM’s woes may have beneficial side-effects
Duncan Ross looks back at Times Higher Education’s predictions of how students could swing the general election
Jeremy Corbyn records stunning results in university seats on back of £11.2bn policy, writes John Morgan
John Morgan looks at the ‘culture wars’ approach to universities emerging on the Right, and the counter-arguments
Striking visual display in King’s College London corridor symbolises how higher education is taking professorial problem seriously
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It is not Luddism to be cautious about destroying an academic publishing industry that has served us well, says Marilyn Deegan
Creator of controversial predatory journals blacklist says some peers are failing to warn of dangers of disreputable publishers
Nazima Kadir’s social circle reveals a range of alternative careers for would-be scholars, and often with better rewards than academia
‘Drastic action’ required to fix multibillion-pound shortfall in Universities Superannuation Scheme, expert warns