A not-so-fond farewell to universities minister Jo Johnson
Dorothy Bishop will not miss Jo Johnson, but is under no illusions that new minister Sam Gyimah will overturn any of his reforms
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Research prioritised as European Union budget battle begins
As Brexit threatens funding shortfall, European Commission appears convinced research is better done continent-wide
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International students bring benefits that can’t be defined in monetary terms
Hollie Chandler urges ministers not to underestimate the true contribution of international students to the UK
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THE podcast: 11 - 17 January 2018 issue review
The latest edition of Times Higher Education discussed by the editorial team
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Quarter of students in UK universities gain first-class degree
Latest Hesa data show that share of students with top degree has risen significantly since 2012-13
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Peru research programme tackles threats to young alpacas
Alpacas may be one of the symbols of Peru, but disease has hitherto ravaged a species essential to fibre production
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Greening blocked English tuition fee cuts, says PM's ex-adviser
Former Downing Street policy guru Nick Timothy says former education secretary resisted university funding review and potential tuition fee cuts
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Anti-terror laws ‘to blame for campus free speech concerns’
Baroness Amos criticises government anti-terror strategy Prevent in appearance before parliamentarians
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UCL launches investigation into secret eugenics conference
Annual event run by honorary lecturer featured white supremacist speakers and was attended by Toby Young
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California’s community colleges: university gateway, economic engine
Chancellor of world’s biggest higher education system sees Trump immigration plan as ‘antithesis’ of American values
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The week in higher education – 11 January 2018
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media
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Singapore’s powerhouses neglect local intellectual life
Singaporeans deserve more local impact from their top-ranked public universities, says Cherian George
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Barbed-Wire Imperialism: Britain’s Empire of Camps, 1876-1903, by Aidan Forth
Internment in the colonies served a darker purpose beyond aid efforts, finds Laleh Khalili
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From Byron to bin Laden: A History of Foreign War Volunteers, by Nir Arielli
Joanna Bourke muses over the motivations of those who leave home to fight in conflicts abroad. Are they terrorists or principled idealists?
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THE Leadership and Management Awards 2018 open for entries
Event celebrates achievements of often under-recognised individuals and teams