Decarbonisation can be painful, but universities must lead the way
Swansea University and TATA Steel’s steps towards fossil-free futures, in the geographical heart of extraction, offer hope for the planet, says Anna Pigott
Swansea University and TATA Steel’s steps towards fossil-free futures, in the geographical heart of extraction, offer hope for the planet, says Anna Pigott
Oxford Brookes’ confirmation of its decision this week is another blow to the UK’s status as a global music powerhouse, says Daniel Grimley
Upfront costs can run into thousands of pounds, so speedy repayment is vital for equal access to permanent employment, says Eleanor Palser
The behaviour of some has effectively served to chill the views of others. But this flies in the face of universities’ core role, says Dawn Freshwater
Debate risks legitimising dehumanising ideologies, but rebutting such views is how progress has always been made, says Eric Heinze
Students must be allowed to participate in decisions about technology adoption that affect their education, careers and lives, says Mona Sloane
We won’t stop until staff and members in every branch, every department and every team feel that they are treated fairly and equally, says Jo Grady
Most students want universities, first and foremost, to boost employability. Underplaying that purpose will only alienate them, says Samuel Abrams
Endless accommodations and coaxing are only encouraging student uninterest and indolence, says Michael Baumann
Scarce funding means only the library-driven Subscribe to Open scheme is viable outside the sciences, says Christina Lembrecht
UK research funding urgently needs to become less onerous and less unfair if we don’t want applicants to simply give up, says Melvyn Smith
We must research the impact of predicted grades on students’ well-being and learning behaviour at a critical stage in their education, says Luke Ellmers
By instilling a passion for innovation and interdisciplinary exploration, higher education can and must remain relevant, say Teruo Fujii and Joseph Aoun
It is not easy for university management to push back against large numbers of people, but resisting harassment should be paramount, says Ian Pace
Higher education has long been a trump card for the West, helping it to win hearts and minds. If that advantage slips, the impact will be far-reaching