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‘Nightmare’ for Manchester students as course ‘ends early’
Erasmus-supported cohort ‘shocked’ to learn they had been reported to the Home Office for completing studies midway through final projects
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Risks to universities clear as Bolsonaro’s son runs for presidency
No signs Flávio Bolsonaro would depart from jailed father’s anti-science legacy, experts say, but Lula has also struggled to relieve pressure on higher education
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Has Ireland’s research prioritisation agenda gone too far again?
As Western nations desperately seek meaningful economic growth, many are pondering whether to direct more of their research budgets towards industrial priorities. That is a policy Ireland has pursued...
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Public academics should be intellectually open, not dogmatic
More than just publicising our claims, we should acknowledge uncertainty and invite challenge and response, says Ahmet Soylu
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Best universities in the world
Find the world’s top universities using the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings data
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Best universities in the UK
The University of Oxford is top in a list of the best universities in the UK, which includes institutions in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
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Find the best universities in the United States through Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings data
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Why AI makes a growth mindset fundamental for university students
How to encourage students to use AI as a reflective learning partner to strengthen weaknesses and respond to instructor feedback
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The key to designing outreach activities students remember
Five ways to spark students’ curiosity during outreach activities and encourage them to keep exploring
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How academics can use coaching approaches to support students
Academic coaching assumes students are the experts who already know how to overcome their barriers and achieve their potential. The key is giving them prompts and space to set their own action plan
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How to supervise a student systematic review without losing a semester
A systematic review can fit inside a degree but only if the supervisor sizes the question to the calendar before the student starts searching
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Help students practise digital mindfulness
By reducing screen time, students can recharge and reconnect with their physical surroundings. Learn how to guide them towards more mindful digital use
August 21, 2026