Finland downgrades MDPI and Frontiers – will others follow suit?
Decision to downgrade 271 journals on quality and operating model concerns sparks debate
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Russell Group ‘not immune’ as King’s, Nottingham post deficits
King’s College London reported an operating deficit of £19 million once the impact from pensions and donations are excluded
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New directive ‘could short-change’ university student visa caps
Some educators worry new arrangement could leave them worse off than planned thresholds, but government says it is ‘well placed’ to alleviate visa delays
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Migrant students who challenge UK universities deserve a better deal
Drawn-out complaints procedures that aren’t resolved before visas expire are unethical – and a poor advertisement for UK HE, says Sanaz Raji
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See you on the other side
Times Higher Education’s final issue as a print magazine is out today – but while formats change, as for the sector we serve, values and purpose endure
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19 December 2024 digital edition
Back to the future: A next-gen tale of higher education
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Bolton and Uclan given regulator clearance to rebrand
Renaming approved by Office for Students despite acceptance that proposed new monikers might cause confusion among international students
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More US colleges close as enrolment pressures take hold
At least 16 institutions announced plans to shut in 2024, with closures expected to increase significantly in the years ahead
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All options are on the table for the UK’s efficiency task force
Our evidence-led recommendations will challenge universities – but within the parameters of the possible, says Nigel Carrington
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UUK task force to consider mergers as part of efficiency drive
Former University of the Arts London vice-chancellor to lead work aimed at finding ways universities can collaborate to secure savings
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Answering the call: the university’s early Christmas present
With the University of Rural England’s hopes of survival resting on a bailout from a disgruntled tech bro alumnus, John Gilbey’s seasonal tale sees its embattled vice-chancellor go back to the future...
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Will Finland’s big spending on R&D buy it the gift of growth?
Nokia’s runaway success may have rung off a decade ago, but the Nordic nation hopes to dial up its tech prowess by increasing state investment in R&D by 80 per cent, putting the nation among the...
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Interview with Amin Ghaziani
Sociologist of queer nightlife on the fate of gay bars, the power of a good night out, and why academia could benefit from a bit more joy
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Consider teaching assessments for offshore courses, says Hepi
Reading professor says a version of the Teaching Excellence Framework could provide reassurance about the quality of the UK’s transnational education courses
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Students ‘routinely abuse’ assessment deadline extension requests
Administrative workloads rise as many more learners ‘dishonestly’ claim health-related essay extensions, survey suggests