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Patchy uptake of new technologies across region, survey finds, with limited connectivity a potential barrier

Universities urged to play greater role in teaching people how to create their own work, as countries become more sceptical of higher education

Focus on forming manageable consortia of five to 10 institutions instead of ‘sleeping’ agreements that elicit no action, university leaders say

Politicians reluctant to spell out plans to fix university funding issues as review continues, while cross-party commitment to free tuition fees leaves few avenues open for negotiations

Arts university hopes latest ‘transformation plan’ will help it survive, but staff fear much-lauded institution will be left ‘devastated’

Creators hope website will help universities interpret scores more accurately and make fairer hiring and promotions decisions

Institution begins consultation on job losses but union says it is in the dark over who is at risk

Pioneer women university presidents must pave the way by becoming ‘sponsors’ of their successors

Platform hosting the world’s largest biomedical data set has apologised after health information of 500,000 people is listed for sale in China

University joins growing wave of post-92 institutions changing employment practices to cut  pension costs

China’s ongoing strength means small gains for countries like Japan and South Korea are not enough for them to remain competitive. Meanwhile, Malaysia proves it’s one to watch. Tash Mosheim reports

Legal scholar, alumna and current Griffith leader returns as university’s second female chief

University leaders often forget to ask the most important questions when setting up offshore, summit hears

Education Sector Action Group set to meet for first time to discuss plans to enact new strategy

Nearly 40 doctoral students enrolled in UK institutions left in lurch by funder, with many facing being unable to complete their studies

Universities accused of not fulfilling their role of being catalysts for change as political forces threaten to derail climate action

With politicians and science funders becoming more vocal about publishers’ profits, experts predict shift in focus to different forms of free-to-read distribution

Internationalisation is creating new linguistic challenges for universities, as the imperative to attract foreign students clashes with policies to retain them after they graduate

Summer exam season set for disruption due to industrial action amid rows over job cuts and pension changes

Vietnam’s Phenikaa University secures top award after becoming model for private higher education development

Renaissance historian to take over role at time of change for research-intensive grouping

Right-wing party takes different approach to higher education in devolved nations, making some promises that experts say would never appear in a nationwide manifesto

Businesses charging up to $5,000 for lead author credit with textbooks and design patents also for sale

Glasgow Caledonian University’s new vice-chancellor discusses impact of UKVI action plan on recruitment, collaboration opportunities in more collegiate Scottish sector and her hopes for university funding post-election

European alliances support institution’s rector after he called action a ‘crackdown on freedom of thought’

Despite a rebound during the pandemic, Australians increasingly shunning structured learning as AI raises questions about ‘credibility of degrees’

Documentary tracks evolution of culture wars on US and UK campuses, with subjects often ‘petrified’ to speak out

Free speech campaigners hail ‘overdue’ legislation but concerns remain about how judgements will be made 

London School of Innovation set to launch in June after being given stamp of approval by regulator

Government announces loans given out in error can be repaid through usual routes but students appear to remain blocked from accessing further loans

Group demands university leaders rule out compulsory redundancies and course closures following new cost-saving plans

Long-delayed grievance process will allow scholars who feel free speech rights have been impinged by universities to seek redress

Challenging for universities to identify and punish problematic behaviour despite its effect on those targeted, finds study