The REF is driving the narrowing of UK social sciences
Analysis reveals that UK scholars tend to move to jobs that bring them into closer conformity with disciplinary standards, says Juan Pablo Pardo-Guerra
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Donelan named education secretary as Johnson fights to survive
Higher education minister promoted as Nadhim Zahawi moves to Treasury
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We’re employers as well as educators, universities tell Canberra
Australian sector pitches for a ‘reset’ as it gathers in the seat of government
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Egypt jails CEU student for three years over ‘false news’
Latest ruling against an international student arrested over research upon return to the country is decried as a ‘mockery of justice’ by rector
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Universities Superannuation Scheme governance review launched
Consultation opens into the terms, scope and structure of the review, which aims to identify ‘meaningful and implementable’ changes
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Fields success beyond EU ‘strengthens case to widen Horizon’
This year’s wins in ‘Nobel Prize of maths’ show bloc’s research programme must be open to UK and Switzerland, leaders say
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PhD’s ‘please don’t steal my work’ plea sparks national debate
Copenhagen doctoral candidate Maria Toft explains how her campaign has led to sector-wide calls for research reform in Denmark
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Weekend courses seek to give Chinese graduates employment edge
‘Micromajors’ grow in popularity as number of university leavers hits 10 million annually
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Minister using ‘bully pulpit’ for political gain, v-cs claim
Promotion of divisive ‘wedge issues’ enhances Donelan’s standing within Tory party by throwing ‘red meat’ to backbenchers, says sector leader
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English universities pledge to reverse grade inflation
First-of-its-kind commitment promises return to 2019 levels of first- and upper-second-class degrees
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Small US institutions: stop saying you are affordable
Emphasising the value for money offered by a vibrant learning community is a much better pitch to potential students, says Aaron Basko
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Talking leadership 33: Elizabeth Bradley on globalising the liberal arts model
The Vassar College president discusses creating equitable partnerships, minimising resistance on campus and what higher education can learn from healthcare
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Supreme Court affirmative action ban ‘likely’ after abortion case
‘The current court has clearly shown its willingness to directly overturn past precedents in order to achieve conservative policy goals, and I don’t see why this case would be different,’ says...
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Indian sexual harassment panels face ‘many limitations’
Women chairing university complaint bodies are at risk of retribution and cases are not always ‘taken seriously’ by committee members, academics say
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Making PhDs staff would worsen money worries, says Russell Group
Manchester vice-president urges funders to address ‘low’ stipends but warns change in employment status would mean fewer studentships