Society’s immune system against extremism is failing
Moral and cultural organisations such as universities must strive harder to rid the body politic of populist infection, in central Europe and elsewhere, says Tomáš Halík
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India’s Institutes of Eminence initiative is off to a less than eminent start
The initial botched attempt to draw up a shortlist of institutions eligible for extra funding does not augur well, writes Pushkar
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Running to stand still on the academic treadmill? Pursue happiness instead
Focusing on values and priorities while learning from failures is the key to maintaining scholarly well-being, say Alexander Clark and Bailey Sousa
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A woman’s place is in the lab – even if she is pregnant
Legal action should not be required to convince universities to do more to help expectant mothers graduate without delay, says John Kaag
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Peter Mathieson on the perils of Hong Kong politics
As a Brit leading HKU, Peter Mathieson had no baggage. The University of Edinburgh’s new v-c tells Ellie Bothwell about academic freedom, internationalisation and being treated to taxi drivers’ views...
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THE Young University Rankings 2018 methodology
With more data from more institutions, our 2018 Young University Rankings explore the growing higher education sector. Here we explain the methodology that underpins the tables
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Flawed student survey does not reflect reality
We at the National Union of Students are aware of the faults in the recent Migration Advisory Committee survey of students that resulted in it being halted (“Withdrawal of ‘flawed’ international...
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Unhappy families
Like the Chinese scientist who was denied a UK visa for her baby (“Anger over visa rules as scholar forced to quit Oxford”, News, 17 May), my husband, a senior lecturer at Bournemouth University,...
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Health hazard
The sad news of a spate of student suicides in the UK has recently made national headlines. As someone who has taught in universities for most of my life, I believe that these deaths could be a...
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Appointments – 31 May 2018
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THE World Reputation Rankings 2018: results announced
Analysis reveals Asia’s top universities still have low levels of prestige outside continent
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THE podcast: university reputation and the ‘B-word’
What does a university’s reputation and the ‘B-word’ (no, not Brexit) have to do with delivering higher education outcomes?
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UCU leader pleads for unity amid resignation calls
University and College Union general secretary Sally Hunt faces demands to stand down over her handling of the pensions strike
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UAE extends student visas in bid to retain top talent
Move comes with added aim of attracting foreign branch campuses to Dubai