English campuses await minister’s move on ‘low quality’ courses
Student number controls on subject areas within institutions could be seen as ‘the most technically feasible’ option, policy expert predicts
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Universities ‘need joint security teams to counter cyber threat’
Universities in the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium have all suffered recent attacks, prompting calls for institutions to join forces
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Active learning ‘reduces performance gap’ for minority students
Use of flipped classroom model in STEM courses narrows gap on exam scores and course pass rates, study finds
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Mock REFs need a neutral referee
Consulting citation data would ameliorate the all-too-human shortcomings of departmental review, says a Russell Group professor
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Regional Australia ‘sidelined’ in medical research
New university-provider alliance advocates for the bush to attract more funding and a bigger say
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Coronavirus: Australian universities say campus closures unlikely
Precautionary preparations are in place, ranging from hand hygiene to pre-emptive residence clear-outs
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Japan University Rankings 2020: methodology
Our Japan rankings are constructed on four pillars that demonstrate the broad strength of a university
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Coronavirus: US easing of online course rules omits foreigners
Narrow exemption could risk public health, Northeastern warns
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UK ‘falling behind’ in essay mills fight without legislation
As Ireland reports success from ban on advertising, campaigners say UK risks reputation of its degrees by not following suit
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Tuition fee cut ‘could hamper UK research spending progress’
Restraining English per-student funding in wake of Augar review could reduce scope for cross-subsidy, says Hepi report
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Coronavirus triggers spending cuts across Australian sector
Jobs largely spared for now as universities target ‘non-essential’ outlays
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Malaysia’s new leader urged to drive diversity and transparency
Experts call for new prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin to separate universities from education portfolio and foster multiculturalism in senior HE levels
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The coronavirus outbreak has exposed China’s distrust of experts
But social media spats also reflect people’s desire for truth, social justice and greater openness, says Jingtai Tang
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Global higher education set to count cost of coronavirus outbreak
Analysis of Unesco and OECD data on international enrolments and fees show losses could run into billions of dollars
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Put goodness at the heart of your labours: 15 aphorisms for academics
H. A. Hellyer shares his top principles for being a good academic – and a good person