Academics forced to flee US could become ‘new normal’, says Bray
Better support systems needed for scholars facing political threats, according to historian labelled ‘domestic terrorist professor’
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More undergraduate places, study hubs for Australia
Allocation of 9,500 extra places will boost capacity in a system where demand can be fickle
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Northumbria to freeze pay if staff refuse TPS-USS pension switch
University says moving employees from more expensive scheme will save it up to £11 million a year
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Is Singapore turning against internationalisation?
An early adopter of transnational education, Singapore has been curiously inactive recently, even as other Asian countries ramp up their own internationalisation efforts. Will local sensitivities...
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Researchers must meet MPs’ growing appetite for research evidence
Economic policy is boosting political interest in science, but researchers must bear in mind the time pressures on MPs, says Tracey Brown.
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US representation almost doubles among ERC team grant winners
Successful research projects in scheme designed to foster collaboration involve 21 US-based grantees, up from 12 in 2024
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‘Inherently inflationary’ algorithms risk degree credibility – OfS
Two London universities deemed to have breached new rules on safeguarding qualifications as regulator sounds alarm over how degree classifications are calculated
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‘Red flags’ over teaching partnership with Chinese university
Macquarie insists due diligence on joint institute has been ‘comprehensive’, despite partner’s links with surveillance research
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Nottingham suspends music, language and nursing courses
University says financial uncertainties continue as government’s proposed student levy will ‘wipe out any benefits’ from rising tuition fees
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Global science ambitions need investment, Hong Kong forum told
City leader outlines how government is making help available for universities to recruit top scientists and researchers
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Universities ‘should host, not participate in ideological fights’
Facilitating face-to-face discussions key to ensuring students can have tricky conversations, says founder of new viewpoint diversity centre
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Locked out of archives, scholars forced to study Russia from afar
Complete shutdown in access since invasion of Ukraine has transformed Russian studies, say historians finding ways to keep discipline going
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‘Critical’ business partnerships help expand universities’ reach
Qantas and McDonald’s move into Australian higher education delivery, offering institutions employer-led pathways and potential new income streams
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As Jewish academics, we reject the weaponisation of antisemitism
Universities should adopt proportionate anti-racist measures informed by the diverse voices of those most affected, say Michael Rosen, Catherine Rottenberg and Des Freedman