Times Higher Education’s most-read articles of 2023
International students, post-study work visas and opinion pieces captured readers’ attention this year

International students, post-study work visas and opinion pieces captured readers’ attention this year

The recent election result underlines that international student recruitment is encountering limits, both physical and political, says Michèle Wera

LLE can overturn ‘mad idea’ that university must happen between ages 18 and 21, says David Latchman, stepping down as Birkbeck v-c after 21 years

Paperwork pain eases, revenue pain rises as universities confront new year

The Russian invasion has only engendered a fierce and united front to preserve freedom of enquiry and freedom of expression at all costs, says John Austin

Professor says Nigerian students feel ‘targeted’ by Westminster policies

Autonomy, tertiary sector integration and sustainable research funding are crucial to sector’s future, Brian Schmidt says, as he relinquishes leadership role

By having their own lawyers, panels can ensure all positions are considered regardless of who else (if anyone) has appointed one, says Andrew Brown

Cutting entitlements will be counter-productive unless countries address cultural barriers keeping international graduates from meaningful work

Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack warns of increasing trend for attacks on female students protesting for their right to education

Winning entrants focused their efforts where the need was greatest and embraced innovation to maximise impact

Higher Education for Good is a new book that seeks to build a better future after years of turbulence and acute crises

The UK government must pledge to maintain the graduate route and confine its review to genuine abuse, says Jamie Arrowsmith

No place like home? The joys and trials of academic mobility

As the year ends, the problems facing universities seem to be stacking ever higher. But will a general election next year bring any respite?