China’s overseas investment should not neglect education History shows that the Belt and Road initiative will be successful only if it boosts human capital, as well as physical infrastructure, says Alan Ruby By Alan Ruby 12 April
A day at a US graduation ceremony: what to expect Ever wondered what happens at a US graduation ceremony? Alan Ruby shares his experiences of attending his nephew's graduation in Oregon By Alan Ruby 28 July
Universities: know your place! Not all universities are great at everything, so they shouldn’t claim to be, say Matthew Hartley and Alan Ruby By Matthew Hartley 5 November
World insight: developing the first Chinese university branch campus in Malaysia The early days of Xiamen University Malaysia illustrate the challenges Chinese universities will face as they open branch campuses in other nations, say Alan Ruby and Bonnie Yingfei He By Alan Ruby 27 August
World insight: the untold story of Middle America’s regional universities Alan Ruby sings the praises of the less-heralded face of US higher education By Alan Ruby 14 July
How Don Nakanishi overcame prejudice in the academy Alan Ruby remembers a pioneer of Asian American studies By Alan Ruby 13 April
How the 99 per cent learn: America’s overlooked successes It’s a pity the efforts of myriad institutions striving daily to help students of diverse backgrounds are eclipsed by Ivy League tales, says Alan Ruby By Alan Ruby 30 July
