Hong Kong universities ‘could suffer’ as population shrinks
But academics note silver lining, with larger number of qualified local high schoolers gaining access to city’s high-quality institutions
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Students should be defined by their creativity, not their governments
Closing down branch campuses in countries with questionable human rights practices, or restricting student intakes from these nations, would be a grave mistake, says Bashir Makhoul
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High-profile merger of Japanese universities could augur more
Two top institutions plan to join forces in potential bid for ¥10 trillion fund, amid concerns over widening gap between sector’s ‘rich and poor’
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Remote working ‘led to missed collaborations and groupthink’
First study of its kind estimates lack of in-person interactions hampered innovation as academics spoke only to those they knew already
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Talking leadership 38: Dishan Kamdar on the business of happiness and productivity
The vice-chancellor of FLAME University in India discusses his agenda for reform, lessons learned from his alma mater and the importance of keeping employees happy
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Dutch universities collaborate to manage surge in enrolments
Capping course intakes causes student surges elsewhere, university president says, calling for ‘urgent’ political action to stem international flows
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Graduate employment is not an ignoble pursuit for universities
Academics should not feel uncomfortable when their courses become increasingly focused on improving graduate outcomes, says Patrick Callaghan
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Academic retirement rush set to drive reshaping of French sector
Departures will give presidents more scope to change outlook of their university, although enrolments will often demand like-for-like replacements
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US edge over UK on educating world leaders ‘now unbeatable’
Annual Hepi index seeks to track key measure of soft power
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Ditch ‘vanity projects’ and invest in staff, universities told
Union estimates UK sector made £3.4 billion in 2020-21 financial year and calls for funds to be invested in staff
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Joined-up student data and AI can combat loneliness on campus
Student data must be used more effectively to personalise courses, encourage engagement and identify at-risk undergraduates, says Iain Sloan
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Coronavirus disruption ‘will keep recurring’ on campuses
Universities should keep basic health protections such as mask mandates in place, argues Australian epidemiologist
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Chinese students prioritise job prospects when choosing degree
Fluctuations in gaokao admission scores indicate growing pursuit of career stability
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Listening to students will help external examiners uphold standards
Bringing students into departmental conversations on standards safeguarding can reinvigorate a process that has served UK universities well for almost 200 years, says Clare Peddie