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Institutions in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong and the Netherlands feature in top 20 of new listings by discipline

Universities must support those responsible for the impact case studies that will carry so much weight in the next research excellence framework, says Jonathan Grant

Unlike in the UK and the US, German graduates tend to vote in quite similar ways to other citizens. But not in the case of the AfD, writes David Matthews

Peking University joins the top 20 of the Times Higher Education subject table for the first time

University leaders frustrated by lack of clarity on higher education in party manifestos

Universities’ shabby treatment of casual academics flies in the face of their professed commitment to education and dignity, says Jedidiah Evans

Tributes paid to Catholic priest who founded Notre Dame’s Center for Social Concerns

Two UK institutions lead our ranking of the best universities for the first time in its history, with Oxford holding on to the number one spot for the second year in a row, while Cambridge has risen to second place

The conservatism of Spain’s universities and employers is damaging the nation’s future, says Samuel Martín-Barbero 

Amid growing indifference to the public value of universities, the LSE’s Minouche Shafik suggests four ways to restore confidence and pride in the academy

Branch outpost heads confident for long-term future of institutions despite blockade

The subject-level teaching excellence framework could lead to a lot of stress for no great gains over the institution-level TEF, says Andrew McRae

The Humboldt University of Berlin, the historical home of interdisciplinarity, is experimenting with new ways to encourage a broader perspective 

Indu Shahani speaks to Times Higher Education at the 2017 THE Innovation & Impact Summit

New Durham course explores how Christians can engage with online realm

Influential Berkeley legal scholar remembered

Cancer expert whose research was shaped by her experience of the disease remembered

Anthropologist spent more than a year among lecturers to understand why they don’t adopt innovative methods

Times Higher Education to partner with The Wall Street Journal to produce business school rankings in spring 2018

Treatment of engineering scholars seen as sign of hostile ‘prove it again’ attitude

Looking for a surefire way to alleviate the boredom of an exam board meeting? Bingo

Call from government advisers to evaluate teaching quality, echoing England's TEF, could still go ahead

Overseas members and evaluators excluded in what critics claim is a power grab

As talks begin on Horizon 2020 successor, advisory body says level of competition prevents open data sharing

Report raises concerns about academic freedom and funding structures

As the country succeeds in attracting even more students from overseas, a mixture of demographics, ‘soft power’ concerns and local politics help explain its policy

Harvey Mudd head explains how elite college became ‘poster child’ for diversity

Joint honours approach attracts more women and ethnic minorities to field, says Northeastern dean

Andrew Potter's article lambasting Quebec's 'social malaise' was heavily criticised

Challenger to Merkel is popular, despite attacks on his educational record

Some scholars at Canadian university say comments ‘infringe on academic freedom’

Data spotlight universities that publish highest proportions of research output with industry

Analysis of deans shows women are less likely to be rehired than men

Research shows which UK institutions interact heavily with EU companies

An innovative educationalist who worked on both sides of the Atlantic is remembered.

Discriminating in hiring practice against particular intellectual perspectives is no less sinister than discriminating against particular political persuasions, says Glenn Geher

Stern Review steering group member says unclear whether assessment still drives up quality

Does Nigel Piercy textbook case study stem from his experience at Swansea University? 

Country looks to private sector to increase student numbers even further

University founded by Christian evangelicals sends delegation to US hoping for assistance 

New approach calls research crucial to raising productivity, but there is a shift in focus to industrial challenges

Research projects have spurred governments to pass vital humanitarian legislation

Theresa May has hinted she wants to continue research links, but it is unclear why the EU would agree to maintain the UK’s current deal

As with Moocs, virtual reality will not replace the physical university

From respect and metrics to mistakes and biscuits, management scholar John Hendry offers advice

David Latchman’s work to be subject of new inquiry after he was cleared in 2015

Analysis casts doubt on fears that ‘publish or perish’ culture undermines quality

Lack of trust and a weak IP system blamed for China’s weaker engagement with industry

A leading researcher in the field of renewable energy has died

Lords report urges government to step up efforts to attract academics in wake of Brexit vote

Despite the pressure to retreat behind national borders, international academic ties should prove resilient

Focus on skills and job readiness 'disengages' academics from issue, says HEA head

Academics should be able to publish either a YouTube video or a paper, expert argues

Study looks at how gender preconceptions are formed at primary school level

‘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

Judy Clements warns English and Welsh universities may have to contribute more towards adjudicator to meet demand

UK Engagement Survey finds undergraduates develop skills better out of – rather than in – the classroom

Anonymous interviews explore how scholars use gossip to warn others of wrongdoers – but it may not always work

Dean of new French-Chinese institution excited by opportunities in ‘dynamic’ part of the world