Spanish academics split over national CV vetting
Poll of almost 4,500 scholars reveals half support the national accreditation system for university hiring and promotions
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Taiwanese universities outside excellence initiative ‘improve faster’
Study raises questions about merit of government-driven improvement schemes
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Why universities should offer more baby loss support
It’s likely that someone on your campus has suffered the loss of a pregnancy so creating spaces where they feel cared for is essential, says Petra Boynton
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A bridge too far? Europe mulls growth of English-language courses
The rising tide of degree courses offered in English has sparked a backlash as some communities fear their young people and their mother tongues will be squeezed out
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The glass box: a law teacher’s experience of structural discrimination
The professional and cultural barriers faced by women in teaching-focused roles at universities are three-dimensional, says one law teacher
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Americans abroad: challenging ‘Soviet’ corruption in Kyrgyzstan
Ellen Hurwitz charts her journey from US liberal arts colleges to the American University in Central Asia
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Bahá'ís in Iran are redefining educational advancement
In light of Iran’s participation at the UN General Assembly, Sophie Gregory reflects on the hardships of Bahá’í youth expelled from the country’s universities
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Don’t mention the ‘M’ word: Moocs get a rebrand
FutureLearn phases out acronym for massive open online courses as internet learning evolves
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‘Substantial’ increase in short-term study trips to UK predicted
Coventry deputy v-c says brief visits may replace longer-term exchange
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Video: research universities and lifelong learning
University leaders from Europe, Africa and the US discuss how they are ensuring their students' skills stay current in a tech-driven future
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Video: In conversation with Ong Ye Kung, minister for education in Singapore
We must constantly be asking how the research university model can evolve, especially in a time of great technological disruption, says Ong Ye Kung
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More than a woman: Nobel laureate wary of gender focus
Donna Strickland describes how becoming only the third woman in history to win the physics prize turned her into a ‘rock star’ overnight
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Are academics already on the way to being replaced by AI?
Human beings may struggle to maintain their place in tomorrow’s highly mechanised universities, claims sociologist
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European scholars warned against sharing research data with China
Legal experts say EU’s data protection laws could ‘hamper research progress’ between two regions
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We should encourage open-access research outputs where we can
The REF’s guidelines for open access are very limited, but the expectations are clear and universities should show that they are upholding the principle, says Anna Grey