Interview with Bradley Hughes
The language specialist talks about his monoglot roots, the joys of linguistics and why academics could take a trick or two from English teachers
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Spending pledges may not restore the love to UK science
Association to Horizon Europe would also be positive, but hostile mood music over immigration still reverberates
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Teaching intelligence: student engagement is more than entertainment
Most of what affects a student’s engagement happens outside the classroom, including for the lecturer, according to one expert
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What is on the horizon for European research funding?
The EU’s next framework programme, Horizon Europe, is due to start in just over a year. But while its broad shape is settled, political wrangling over budget and participation rights means...
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Ten commandments for influencing policymakers in turbulent times
In a fraught political climate, it is even more difficult than usual for researchers to grab the attention of ministers. Diana Beech imparts her insider’s tips
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Private students’ loan expenses ‘worse than credit cards’
Australian independent colleges also rail against inequitable consumer protection
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Universities told to be AI’s ethical watchdogs
Industry and government alone cannot oversee new technology, experts say
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‘Transformative journal’ rules allow titles Plan S reprieve
If periodicals hit open access targets, they could avoid being blacklisted by major European research funders in 2021
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Access to medicine courses ‘going backwards’, warns Kevin Fong
Science communicator and hospital consultant warns narrow selection of people accessing prestigious subjects is harming society
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UK universities ‘must be forced’ to improve diversity
Panel says sector’s progress on tackling inequality is ‘frustratingly slow’ and suggests funding link will be key to solving issue
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London Met v-c: student deprivation shows need for civic duty
Some students have been murdered while others are living on the streets, says Lynn Dobbs
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Australian regulator to probe English language waivers
TEQSA also promises not to pursue ‘innocent mums and dads’ over contract cheating
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Tories may make universities share risk for ‘low-quality’ courses
Party manifestos all seen as likely to drive English institutions’ focus away from dwindling per-student funding, towards increasing research income
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Geography seen as ‘soft option’ by ‘posh’ students, warns Dorling
Oxford professor challenges his fellow geographers to reflect on their often myopic perspectives
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Hong Kong universities urged to assert freedom after crackdown
City’s reputation hinges on continued preservation of academic freedom and students’ rights