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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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
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South African student got £844K bursary in error, court told
Sibongile Mani charged with theft after allegedly spending £49,000 of mistaken grant
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Commercial publishing system ‘may never deliver full open access’
Institutions themselves could create their own megajournals in response, report from European universities suggests
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US universities launch global scholarships as applications fall
Scheme introduced as figures show most US colleges have seen a fall in number of international applications
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Australian campuses pressed on accommodation for rural students
Government backs report proposals to increase regional people’s participation
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Russian ministry shake-up aims to link universities and research
Creation of Ministry of Science and Higher Education seen as potential boost to Project 5-100
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Universities must be bridge-builders between past traditions and future progress
Reimagining the cultural heritage of higher education so that it endures for future graduates is an imperative for universities, says Dawn Freshwater