The new academic year is a time to reflect on the educational mission
Let's not overlook the transformative power of education to spark curiosity, build resilience and drive positive change, says Rahim Somani
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‘Diploma divide’ puts US colleges in ‘cross hairs’ of culture war
Growing dividing line in society could expand into traditionally Democratic Hispanic vote, professor warns
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Cutting UK research funding would be ‘false economy’, Reeves told
Universities warn folding Horizon Europe costs into existing budget would force ‘deep cuts’ on rest of science sector
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Fired academics accuse private university of ‘mismanagement’
Japanese women’s institution decided not to go ahead with nursing school after ministry pushback, but had already hired faculty
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Tough questions for UK academia despite golden year for Nobels
Departure of British-educated Nobelists will resurface questions about UK’s ‘passive’ efforts to keep top talent, say experts
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Universities alarmed as ‘bloody’ budget set to hike staff costs
Proposed rises in employer national insurance and levy on pension contributions could ‘unwittingly tip the balance’, warns UUK leader
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The gap between policymakers and academics can be bridged. Here’s how
Civil servants appreciate a relational approach that responds to their needs and convenes evidence they will actually find useful, says Sally Hogg
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US urged to diversify overseas intake ahead of ‘enrolment cliff’
Report warns domestic challenges have ‘sharpened the need’ to attract international students from a broader range of backgrounds
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V-cs warn chancellor against ‘tucking in’ Horizon Europe costs
Universities UK urges ‘ambitious’ increase in research spending, not real-terms cut, ahead of budget
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Minister ‘aware’ of plans for English university ‘emergency fund’
Welsh higher education minister rows back on Senedd remarks after acknowledging bailouts across the border are a Westminster matter
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More jobs set to go at Australian National University
New restructure proposals, ‘the last of the year’, would claim more than 100 positions
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THE University Impact Forum: Climate Action 2024, post-event summary
Higher education climate action event in Azerbaijan convenes global sustainability leaders
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Duncan Ivison: higher education is a system, not a market
New Manchester vice-chancellor on why universities need to collaborate more closely, how to turn research into impact, and the ‘opportunity’ for the UK on international students
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Sweden’s redrawn research ethics law ‘a step in right direction’
Suggested exemptions to ethical approval welcomed, but more progress needed, experts say
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Big fee hikes in store for Australia’s international students
Record increases scheduled as caps proposal leaves universities ‘singing different songs’