Why even a physicist like me should shudder at Goldsmiths’ predicament
The humanities- and social sciences-focused institution is the canary in UK higher education’s increasingly explosive coalmine, says Sir Keith Burnett
The humanities- and social sciences-focused institution is the canary in UK higher education’s increasingly explosive coalmine, says Sir Keith Burnett
We who are the beneficiaries of technology must also listen and respond to the voices of frustration if science is to regain public trust, says Keith Burnett
Even temporary immigrants can easily be blamed for social ills, but we need political solutions, not crackdowns, says Keith Burnett
Suella Braverman’s threats to ‘significantly reduce’ international student numbers are a direct threat to growth, says Keith Burnett
As war descends on Europe again, how many of the idealistic young scholars defending their country against invasion will live full lives, muses Keith Burnett
Calls for newer institutions to ‘know their place’ fail to understand the need to engage both with surrounding communities and major international challenges, argues Keith Burnett
We increasingly need to protect not only our freedom of speech as scholars but also our freedom of thought, says Keith Burnett
Even in a post-pandemic era of STEM and vocational education, the study of history must remain an option for all, says Sir Keith Burnett
Sir Keith Burnett is relieved to find that through online platforms, teachers can still connect with students and can give ideas life
Our students will be burdened with paying back current emergency spending and they deserve a fighting chance, says Sir Keith Burnett
Keith Burnett urges the new prime minister to use his time in the global spotlight to show that Britain is welcoming to international talent
Science blooms when colleagues’ ideas cross-pollinate. Impediments to free movement will lead to a disastrous withering, says Sir Keith Burnett
Ahead of our Asia Universities Summit, Sir Keith Burnett looks into the future for UK higher education and sees the growing importance of China
The UK needs its universities more than ever, and the government needs to realise their importance, says Sir Keith Burnett