Japan eases cap on foreign student enrolment at top universities
Three national universities cleared to exceed limits by up to 5 per cent as Tokyo pushes to compete for global talent
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Crackdown on Chinese research misconduct ‘not a game changer’
Universities face sanctions if they fail to probe wrongdoing but critics say latest integrity push does nothing to tackle root causes of problem
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Embattled research institute leader bows out ‘on own terms’
Outgoing president of ambitious Japanese institution discusses building research capacity, dealing with staff discontent and moving on from reliance on public funding
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‘Do no harm’ the mantra for Otago’s annual party season
Pastoral pragmatism reigns as Dunedin’s returning students let their hair down for infamous ‘Flo-Week’
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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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Best universities in Germany
Find the best universities in Germany through Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings data
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A university educators’ guide to universal design for learning
What is universal design for learning, what benefits does it offer students and how can you implement it in your classroom? Find out all you need to know
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‘Joy doesn’t dilute academic rigour. It sustains it’
By weaving playfulness, humour and authenticity into teaching, research and departmental culture, academics can spark curiosity, strengthen collaboration and tackle difficult conversations, say Alice Wilson and Madeleine Steeds
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More than singing: a university choir as a cultural hub
Flexibility, pedagogical sensitivity, community and well-being – far more than artistic perfection – emerge as strong notes in the process of establishing a university choir
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How business schools can produce globally minded graduates
Make internationalisation a core part of the student experience, rather than an optional extra, by embedding it into the curriculum
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So you’ve decolonised your reading list – what’s next?
Reframe knowledge, champion transparency and draw on student experiences to create balanced curricula that build belonging and critical thinking, says Patrice Seuwou
February 19, 2026