The pandemic drove learning worldwide into the digital sphere, but Latin America’s universities have responded slowly. Ellie Bothwell asks if the crisis will prompt the region to overcome the...
Trump administration says learners from overseas must attend in-person classes if their university offers them, and they can’t remain in the US if their college moves entirely online
Fee reforms expose lack of understanding of the conceptual underpinnings of university funding policy
African researchers say meeting digitally overcomes cost, distance, social discomfort and environmental damage – but even online, inequalities remain
As cases hit new highs, institutions confront costly implications
The challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic have hit Latin America hard. But the region’s universities are stepping up to the mark and finding innovative solutions to difficult situations
Universities are in a powerful position to help societies address history in a way that informs the present and shapes the future, says Andrew Thompson
London institution says use of Sir John Cass’ name is ‘incompatible with our values of diversity and inclusivity’
Insurance now being offered at same time students pay tuition fees, but it would not have protected those looking for refunds over online switch
The rapid shift to online learning could threaten the survival of some institutions, but others could build on it to introduce teaching innovations, says Ana Fanelli
The history lecturer and author of Rummage: A History of the Things We Have Reused, Recycled and Refused to Let Go discusses her fascination with waste and reuse and how to write about ephemeral...
London-based China expert fears arrest over critical comments if he returns to city following introduction of new legislation
Open letter from ethnic minority university staff in UK includes 17 recommendations to help eliminate racism in higher education
An open letter from academics, university staff and students to sector leaders
Overall, the sector is well placed to deal with the fallout, but those who entered pandemic in weak financial health could be at risk, says report