Autonomy the best defence for universities under attack
Global coalition advocates ‘insulation’ against state and non-state actors

Global coalition advocates ‘insulation’ against state and non-state actors

A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of travelling to Finland to give a course on “English for academic research”. This proved to be a stimulating and, in some respects, surprising experience...

Shahidha Bari would like more light and shade in this personal account

Student associations call for more, affordable residence places

University press offices’ changes to Wikipedia are simply part of a long tradition of spin, argues Chris Hackley

Times Higher Education poll finds few bans in place as UUK guidance elicits criticism

Wholly owned university accommodation apes private charges

Sadie Creese says institutions’ leaders endanger research by not prioritising digital security

We speak to the director of international higher education at the British Council. Plus the latest higher education appointments

New Generation Thinker Sarah Peverley likes to disseminate elements of her work for public

Young Turks, old grievances - Educated classes feel under fire in Turkey

The state is confronting student protest with an iron fist while promising to relax its grip on the academy. Jack Grove reports from the country

As Times Higher Education launches the BRICS & Emerging Economies Rankings 2014, Jim O’Neill says the UK can help the world and itself by going global

Download the podcastThe Times Higher Education BRICS & Emerging Economies Rankings 2014 - the world’s first global ranking of universities in Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and...

China tops list of hot emergent properties