Olivier Lesbre, president of ISAE-SUPAERO, talks to Times Higher Education about the institution's purpose and how it supports the engineers of tomorrow to deliver change

Facing unprecedented disruption, universities must evolve in order to stay relevant, prioritising democratisation of access, partnering with industry and boosting inclusion

By partnering with local communities, public bodies and private companies, universities can inspire a generation of students and build a more sustainable future

An-Najah National University is situated in an area of poverty and political volatility, so community outreach is crucial. Its Community Pathways Programme has become embedded in the fabric of the institution

Universities must learn to weather the storm of technological disruption and use it to their advantage if they are to stay relevant for the 21st-century student

More universities than ever are participating in impact rankings, but what can they tell us about an institution’s work to support the UN’s 2030 targets?

The UN’s fourth Sustainable Development Goal strives for quality education for all by 2030, but with eight years to go, progress has stalled. Higher education must redouble efforts to find transformative solutions to deliver education in an era of crisis

The 21st-century university can change the world but needs networks of collaboration to do so. Alfaisal University’s work with the World Economic Forum on the Global Competitiveness Report has transformed the institution, positioning it as an engine for Saudi economic development and business competitiveness

International students in the US will find plenty of destinations that are ideal for a weekend break – both domestic and international

The third most populous city in the US, Chicago is famous for skyscrapers, baseball and deep-dish pizza. It’s also a great choice for international students looking to learn in the US