Can Europe build its own Darpa?
Fearful of lagging behind the US and China, the continent now has multiple Darpa-like agencies. But they face challenges securing political independence, funding, and turning prototypes into reality
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US colleges push back spring term start in bid to outlast Covid
Later start offers chance at warmer conditions and more vaccinations, say leaders
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Academics must not rage against ‘death by blank screen’
Rules requiring students to show their faces during online lessons are misguided, says Mark Heaton
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‘Action needed’ to shore up university-business ties hit by Covid
Figures from survey of universities and firms suggest big downturn in activity in some sectors
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German universities denied funds in financial autonomy struggle
MPs say institutions are wasting money on things like car parking spaces and meditation rooms
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Covid will downsize universities’ overseas partnerships
A rationalisation of transnational delivery was already in the offing, but post-pandemic austerity will hasten it, say Matt Durnin and Jazreel Goh
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Futureheads’ Barry Hyde swaps Glastonbury for musical mentoring
Guitarist who found fame with the Futureheads has set up a degree course with Sunderland to give north-eastern students a taste of music industry and campus life
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Universities can help the US retake its seat at the global table
In the new world order, leadership is about collaboration and coordination. Higher education networks are an obvious forum, says Annelise Riles
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Horizon Europe set to launch after budget deal boosts ERC funding
New research framework programme due to begin on 1 January
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Institute of Commonwealth Studies gets reprieve while review held
Committee will identify potential partnerships and funding sources to support field in a possible victory for campaigners against closure
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Review clears New Zealand scholar over China criticism
Anne-Marie Brady complied with policies and legislation, says Canterbury, but statement calls for ‘clarity’ amendments
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UKRI ‘prepared’ for break in research ties with EU
Executive chair says funder will ‘smooth bridge’ to creation of UK’s own ‘discovery fund’ if country does not to associate to Horizon Europe
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Students ‘not an ongoing source’ of Covid-19 cases
Analysis from University of Portsmouth suggests regular testing and support for isolating students has limited spread to wider public
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Evolving the university offer and ensuring degrees remain ‘fresh’
Helping launch UCL’s online-only MBA this year provided James Berry with keen insights into the ways universities can invest in the future
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Top English campuses forecast £458 million fall in foreign fees
OfS report suggests some institutions are looking at non-European Union fee income drops of more than 40 per cent