The case for long-term thinking
With politicians increasingly focused on short-term priorities, it is becoming both harder and more necessary for universities to take the long view
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Keegan writes to v-cs over concerns for Jewish students’ welfare
Education ministers call on universities to ‘act swiftly and decisively against any threats’ amid violence in the Middle East
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Interview with Glaire Anderson
The lecturer in Islamic art discusses how her son set her on the way to contributing to one the world’s biggest-selling video game franchises and why she resists the idea of impact
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What I’m doing differently this year
From dedicating time for brainstorming to taking inspiration from their dog, five writers explain how they are changing their approach to academia and life as another academic year begins in the...
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UEL v-c calls for ‘rethink’ after OfS investigation
Regulator’s measures of quality may have unintended biases towards certain students, regions and institutions, says Amanda Broderick
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12 October 2023 digital edition
Inhumanities: Why are Republican politicians gunning for the liberal arts?
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Historical society accused of ‘rewriting’ its own past
Church of Ireland Historical Society removes references to founder following accusations of child sexual abuse
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UK vice-chancellors fear sector has ‘never faced greater threats’
PA Consulting survey spotlights concerns on finances plus relations with ministers and regulators, but also optimism on potential solutions
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Italian rectors give their departments preferential treatment
Rectors lavish about 9 per cent more headcount and resources on their closest colleagues, with authors of nationwide, two-decade analysis calling for more lay executives and an alertness to post-...
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The week in higher education – 12 October 2023
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media
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International students ‘to verge on majority’ at top universities
Growth rates run counter to government policy objectives, Australian conference hears
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Burden on doctors’ time ‘crippling’ Japan’s medical research
Years of declining funding have pushed university physicians to do more clinical work, with half of professors spending less than five hours a week in the lab
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Do we need another Robbins report? Only if it faces up to finance
Lord Robbins’ review of British HE has had a 60-year legacy, but it ducked the question that looms largest over today’s sector, says Nick Hillman
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A sustainable future for UK HE needs shared vision – and less competition
The challenge for universities seeking greater openness, innovation and collaboration is they can’t do it on their own, say Ian Matthias and Mike Boxall
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Should US politicians be cutting humanities courses?
Amid concerns about value for money and the supposed liberal bias of certain humanities and social science subjects, conservative politicians are increasingly intervening in curricular decisions. Do...