University governance

Mamokgethi Phakeng describes journey from guilt over taking time out to learning to relax into a much-needed break

Top Korean institution announces change of direction for its first venture into the US

At an institution already known for inclusivity, Valerie Sheares Ashby plans to apply those values to her ambitions to grow UMBC’s infrastructure and research activity

Government also set to introduce effective amnesty on doctoral plagiarism and loosen rules on candidates’ relatives from serving on hiring and promotion committees

The only alternative to competing on uniqueness is competing on quality or price. Neither is a good option, say Scott Latham and Michael Braun

Psychologist will become first American to lead institution when she succeeds Stephen Toope

Covid-19 illustrated how universities are not always good at taking responsibility for the practicalities of their policy statements, says Zahir Irani 

Some doubt government will really lavish foundation-governed universities with extra funding it has promised

As biggest member state centralises power while failing to pay its dues, the headwinds battering the pan-regional university are getting a whole lot stronger

Traditional metrics neglect the systematic barriers faced by individuals with various oppressed axes of identity, says Shan-Jan Sarah Liu

At campus steeped in scandal, trustees fault Stanley over sexual misconduct reporting procedures, but faculty and students help him fight back

The latest bribery scandal is a reminder that even as the country fights for its survival, bad habits persist, says Ararat Osipian

University of French Polynesia is trying to transform itself within the strictures of an ill-fitting system

Enrolment growth will be in different types of institutions, regulator predicts, but universities say the regulatory settings enforce ‘homogeneity’

A cultural shift is needed, according to the vice-chancellor of Cardiff Met

Universities should decide their funding needs based on their goals in teaching, research and outreach, say Nicolai Foss, Peter Klein and Phillip Nell  

The vice-chancellor of FLAME University in India discusses his agenda for reform, lessons learned from his alma mater and the importance of keeping employees happy

Capping course intakes causes student surges elsewhere, university president says, calling for ‘urgent’ political action to stem international flows

Two top institutions plan to join forces in potential bid for ¥10 trillion fund, amid concerns over widening gap between sector’s ‘rich and poor’

Departures will give presidents more scope to change outlook of their university, although enrolments will often demand like-for-like replacements

Research shows need for strong checks and balances on power of executive, according to authors

But preoccupation with the mundane sidelines universities from the main game, according to vice-chancellors

But affordability holds these non-profit innovators back from fully competing with top public institutions, say Philip Altbach and Eldho Mathews

Universities' response to the Russian invasion needs to be embedded in wider policy and practice, says Linda Morrice

Oregon leader and lawyer to succeed Morton Schapiro this autumn

Unbounded discussions develop the critical but playful thinking that allows people to safely challenge and be challenged, says Lee Cronin

Critics highlight historic plagiarism allegations and ‘flawed’ selection process

Corporate tie-ups bring employability benefits but may be fragile and impose academic and reputational risks, says Paul Springer

University of New England’s Brigid Heywood ‘strenuously denies’ wrongdoing in incident reportedly involving 16-year-old girl

‘Reassessment of his priorities’ said to be behind swift departure of former West of Scotland leader

Court action to follow alleged incident at Armidale club, according to reports

Authors of new Australian ‘ethical framework’ say academic senates should have as much power as university executives

Goldsmiths’ reduction of people to expendable costs corrodes the necessary conditions for learning. I’m leaving, says Les Back

Enormous surpluses underline the extent to which universities prioritise their own welfare over that of future graduates, says Hannah Forsyth

Spate of new senior roles created as universities seek answers on addressing sustainability, diversity and social responsibility

Prospect of huge payout grows as Biden administration backs student claim that elite campuses colluded to hold down financial aid

Giving adjuncts biweekly payments, internal status for permanent vacancies and tenure on promotion would all help, say Lisa Carver and Samantha King

Students get an advantage if they are steeped not just in particular industries but in particular firms, says Nick Isles

To better respond to regional need, England’s higher and further education sectors should be unified and devolved, says Michael Shattock

Surprise insolvency has brought campus resignations and nationwide labour stress

English universities can protect institutional autonomy from interventionist regulators by equipping boards with skills, says Hepi policy note

Wage disagreements with language institute and cleaning staff lead lecturers and students to express dismay about treatment of employees

Proposals to cut places and dropout by a third aim to stem waste and attract talent from abroad

Inaugural intake of students expected to arrive in Birmingham in autumn 2023, but funding and governance still to be determined

‘Anyone who thinks the university is in good shape is deluded,’ says former Morgan Stanley executive in resignation letter

Boosting individual academics' awareness of the risks of collaboration in certain areas is also crucial, says Fiona Quimbre

Advanced papers replace blunt reliance on markets and financial incentives with nuanced mechanisms for efficiency, say Jeff Frank and Norman Gowar

Scientist’s appointment to succeed Dame Janet Beer sees him return to university where he studied

Working with just one company to deliver a service belies the variety of international students’ needs, says Tony Gao

Move to ‘break down barriers’ and create ‘parity of esteem’ through whole system approach seen as potential model for England

We distract from the debate on the importance of the arts if we don’t review and re-energise our humanities offerings, says Chris Husbands

Position will be used to ‘keep universities on a shorter leash’ and ‘pre-empt any potential dissent’, academics say

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse chancellor discusses the importance of role models for students, his approach to hiring top staff and how he has stayed in the role for 15 years

After years of crude attacks on individual faculty and curriculum, Florida’s ambitious partisan governor identifies more palatable and enduring form of deep academic restraint

Governance review approved at conclusion of bitter dispute with Oxford college dean

Humanities benefit individuals, societies and economies. They should be accessible to students from all backgrounds, says Neal Juster

Daniel Silber complains university was not giving staff being made redundant enough time to find a new role

Alumnus and academic lifer to leave next summer amid rash of turnover among US university leaders in Covid’s aftermath

Leaders must mandate objectives for research, teaching and external engagement, with major reviews every decade, says Warren Bebbington

Private university recorded £17 million deficit in 2019 and a potential £119,000 fine for late filing of accounts, as Crewe campus left problems