‘Cautious optimism’ as new Dutch coalition reverses research cuts After years of turbulence in the higher education sector, Dutch universities say the incoming government marks ‘change of direction’ By Seher Asaf 6 February
ERA must avoid extra rules and red tape, universities warn Borderless market for research across the EU seen as ‘major opportunity’ but key groups fear ‘overly restrictive measures’ By Seher Asaf 31 January
‘Rethink academic model’ as India suffers from talent shortages Rapid university expansion and rigid career structures leaving universities struggling to recruit, scholars warn By Tash Mosheim 29 January
Foreign faculty say ‘insider networks’ block careers in Korea Separate rules on pay and promotions, opaque evaluations and cultural barriers jar with country’s drive to internationalise universities, say scholars By Tash Mosheim 22 January