Times Higher Education Awards 2023: shortlist announced
More than 70 universities in the running as ‘Oscars of higher education’ held outside London for first time
More than 70 universities in the running as ‘Oscars of higher education’ held outside London for first time
As students in many countries receive their final degree marks amid perennial concerns about grade inflation, three scholars reflect on their experiences of being pressured to mark more leniently,...
When she was BBC Newsnight’s top booker, Sam McAlister persuaded Prince Andrew to give his infamous interview about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. She tells Jack Grove how academics can avoid...
Revised freedom of speech guidelines are pushing universities to be both more active in heading off problems before they start, but also less political
Their value previously unquestioned, Nordic universities have tended to enjoy happy relations with governments despite close state control over them. But a surge of support for populist parties in...
Rising numbers of faculty from mainland China face atmosphere of ‘suspicion and mistrust’, researcher claims
Restrictions are partly due to a stilted academic culture in which criticism is uncomfortable, says Roohola Ramezani
As several UK universities outlaw sex between academics and students, two writers offer differing views on the Office for Students’ proposed ban
Admission to an Indian Institute of Technology is the prize every Indian school-leaver dreams of. But does the scramble for places prepare students well for higher study? Are the institutes’...
Social science papers employ more rigour than policy documents do but need to be more reader-friendly, says Tim Blackman
If you want to get promoted in UK academia you will probably need to apply for an Advance HE fellowship. But there is widespread scepticism that this extended ‘box-ticking exercise’ improves pedagogy...
Skew towards ‘amorphous’ professional roles in universities reflects ‘homogenisation’ of the workforce, report suggests
Having discussed the gender critical philosopher’s work with students, it’s hard to accept her gloomy assessment of silenced people, says Tony Lang
Canada’s Liberal government swept to power eight years ago promising to undo the damage inflicted by the previous Harper regime. However, after a big early funding spike for basic research, there is...
Spate of new senior roles created as universities seek answers on addressing sustainability, diversity and social responsibility