Switzerland: ‘nothing certain’ on future of EU research access
Swiss parliament takes steps to resolve crisis with European Union, but plan faces challenges

Swiss parliament takes steps to resolve crisis with European Union, but plan faces challenges

Study of 36,000 undergraduates identifies positive relationship between financial aid, retention and attainment

The Nordic state, known for its liberal social policies, is the latest country to announce plans for a ban on burkas in its education system

Future uncertain for medical undergraduates

University senate opposes terms of proposed $10 million deal with businessmen to set up centre for the study of free enterprise

Higher education institutions must not be measured by their economic contribution alone, writes John Gill

Times Higher Education analysis reveals the institutions with the most affiliated Nobel prizewinners this century

Interviews with scholars in 14 countries highlight impact of security concerns on intellectual pursuits

Vice-rector says government initiative has enhanced collaboration between country’s universities

Vice-president for academic affairs at École Polytechnique says French-taught courses are ‘hard to sell’ to international students

New Hong Kong centre for leading Swedish university will aim to build medical research links across continents

Infamous cases of misconduct such as that of Paolo Macchiarini are just the extremes on a long spectrum of dubious research practices, say Nick Butler, Helen Delaney and Sverre Spoelstra

Students are too often micromanaged and policed while on campus, and it needs to stop, writes Frank Furedi

Ronald Daniels says universities have not fully comprehended ‘profound disillusionment’ within society

Government spends £4m advertising to overseas students at the same time as visa action pledged on ‘lower-quality’ courses