Nepal university strives to break free of political interference
New institution with power to appoint its own vice-chancellor seen as a possible model for improving struggling sector
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Jo Phoenix condemns Open University review ‘whitewash’
Gender-critical professor says Dandridge report is another sign that campus free speech legislation is needed
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Talking leadership: Sharon Pickering on gender-based violence and migration
Monash vice-chancellor discusses universities' progress on preventing gender-based abuse and the 'flattening effect' on internationalisation
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Australia needs its own GI Bill
Veterans face many barriers to attending university. Let’s give those who have served our country free access, says Zlatko Skrbis
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Clock hours and tally pay to fix authorship disputes, says paper
Quantitative approach could help junior contributors ‘raise their voice’ and get due credit, researcher proposes
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Thai students document fight against ‘unjust’ shrine demolition
Film documenting students’ efforts to stop university from destroying local monument wins top award as legal battle continues
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UCU rejects pay offer but wants to engage on working conditions
Employers say they will work with union on issues including contracts, workload and pay gaps – providing there is no ballot for industrial action
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University settles with Palestinian academic in press leaks case
Shahd Abusalama claimed Sheffield Hallam breached a confidentiality agreement by disclosing details of her departure to The Jewish Chronicle in the wake of disproven antisemitism claims
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Senators dismiss ‘administrative nightmare’ concerns over accord
Inquiry recommends unamended passage of Universities Accord reforms bill
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Australian student visa risk rating update postponed
Last-minute decision leaves some institutions safe and others stranded
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Is academia to blame for the bloody trade in antiquities?
Papyrologist Roberta Mazza faced intimidation and legal threats when she blew the whistle on the multimillion-pound trade in illicit papyri
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Queen Mary staff allowed to challenge marking boycott pay cuts
Case which could have significant influence on sector response to industrial action ‘jumps the first hurdle’
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South Korea ramps up science talent drive but retention missing
New immigration policies introduced to attract foreign scientists as country struggles to compete in talent race
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Global university leadership churn ‘reflects unstable world’
With many of the world’s top universities sporting new heads, and tenures shrinking, experts call for initiatives to develop future leaders
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One year on from 7 October, it is time for universities to act on antisemitism
Our student survey underlines the scale of the problem. Here are some tips on how to respond, say Rosa Freedman and Odeliya Lanir Zafir