Ethnic minorities more likely to regret going to university
Many graduates would also have chosen a different subject or institution in hindsight, study reveals
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The dangers in Asia’s quest for world-class universities
The pursuit of high-ranking universities should not be at the expense of education itself, writes Ka Ho Mok
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Have we entered post-truth politics, with no role for the research done by universities?
In this Q&A, Jukka Kola, rector of the University of Helsinki, gives his take on the changing face of university leadership
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LSE helps UN on tackling violence against women
Institution to work with UN special rapporteur and provide a ‘space’ to further the struggle against gender-related violence
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Academia in the freezer: running a university on top of the world
Director discusses life at the world’s northernmost university, and how it leads collaborative research on Arctic issues
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Berkeley chancellor still optimistic for increased state funding
Nicholas Dirks predicts politicians will rescue public institutions once they are convinced cost-cutting has reached its limit
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Expat Chinese academics promoted more than stay-at-home scholars
Those who leave China to study are more likely to win jobs and promotion when they return, but local academics tend to take top administrative roles, analysis suggests
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End ‘polite silence’ on diversity in universities, says v-c
Universities need to be far more open about addressing the issue of racism
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China and EU aim to create 'education Silk Road to future'
Chinese and EU ministers strike agreement on mutual recognition of degrees
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Harvard most likely university for US presidents
But research shows Yale University graduates are most productive in Congress
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UK science community must develop strong international collaborations
Budget scrutiny is emphasising the importance of effective translational research, says Graham Lord, who believes international cooperation is key to ensuring research reaps practical rewards