Italy’s Covid research boost ‘must now be backed by investment’
Data show that Italy’s misfortune to suffer early in pandemic was a benefit for research but it could be short-lived
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Plagiarism questions swirl around controversial Turkish rector
Appointment of Melih Bulu, a former ruling party political candidate, has triggered days of protests from staff and students at Boğaziçi University in Istanbul
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More English universities preparing for full term teaching online
Despite guidance from government, most leaders do not expect to be able to teach majority of students face-to-face during spring term
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Teaching online: it’s hard, even for old hands, as is staying engaged
Having surveyed thousands of instructors on their lockdown experiences, James T. Walker discusses two key findings and their practical implications
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The hand-wringing over the UK’s Erasmus withdrawal is misplaced
The European programme’s globe-spanning successor, the Turing scheme, is more suited to meeting today’s challenges, says Louise Nicol
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It is tragic that my life-changing Erasmus path is now blocked
The Turing scheme’s focus on outbound mobility will take the UK off the map for most European exchange students, laments Barbara Lorber
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Universities told to harness student activism for global good
New book calls on ‘natural cosmopolitans’ to find solutions to today’s crucial challenges
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‘Student profile’ key to lectures’ future in Australia
Student demographics will guide whether universities retain or discard large-scale lectures, administrator says
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Universities are key to addressing New Zealand’s productivity gap
Nurturing talent via teaching and research is a well-established pathway to building an innovative, prosperous society, says Dawn Freshwater
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Academics and civil servants trade places to boost farm yields
Agricultural agreements between Australian universities and government agencies could overhaul farm profitability
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Malaysia floats ‘transit hub’ for students waiting to head to West
EduCity initiative could let students stay closer to home until Covid eases
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This must be a ‘1968 moment’ for sustainable development
Universities may think they have more pressing priorities than the UN’s SDGs. But they don’t, say Martha McPherson and Kate Roll
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Manchester, Cambridge and Exeter announce rent waivers
Institutions cut fees after students threaten accommodation rent strikes over lockdown
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Scotland delays students’ return to campuses until March
Holyrood revises guidance in light of spread of new Covid-19 variant
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DeVos quits and blames Trump for mob attack on US Capitol
Billionaire becomes second in Cabinet to make symbolic move with two weeks left