An external regulator is not the solution to academic misconduct
The problem is very real, but it would be more effective to invest in creating an institutional culture of responsibility and accountability, says Jim Nicell
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Identity-specific jobs adverts are discriminatory. Why can’t we say so?
While well intentioned, reserving positions for under-represented groups only takes us further away from the colour-blind ideal, says an academic
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Sit at front or we’ll ring your parents, Chinese students told
Campuses across the country tightening in-class rules, seeking to boost student engagement
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Internationalisation professionals have mixed feelings on leaders
Almost half of European workforce surveyed doubt whether cross-border goals are clearly defined, with one in three lacking faith in managers
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Slash wasteful IT spend and invest in academics instead – expert
Former government adviser says a modest cut in operating costs could allow for a doubling of the number of UK academics
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The ‘Caitlin Clark effect’: a method to March Madness?
‘Clarkonomics’ has proved a big boost for local economies wherever the University of Iowa basketballer plays, and experts explain her record-breaking tournament performances have been a slam dunk for...
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Beware the public backlash from ‘science triumphalism’
A radical new manifesto for science communication is warning about the dangers of making arrogant claims that academic knowledge can explain the mysteries of the universe. Matthew Reisz meets its...
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English universities report fewer overseas master’s enrolments
Early data suggest number of international students starting taught postgraduate courses is down 6 per cent, but some individual campuses hit much harder
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Degree apprenticeships: ‘don’t ruin something world is adopting’
Report on ‘voices from the frontline’ aims to dispel degree apprenticeship misconceptions like that of middle-class takeover
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Open access rules for trade books would hit HE impact and reputation
Requiring OA publication would have left bookshops’ history sections narrower in scope and the preserve of a select few authors, says Rory Cormac
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Tory ‘culture war tactics’ spell election risk for universities
Author of last Tory manifesto warns universities may attract unwanted campaign attention and says ‘everyone hates the Conservatives for the same reasons’
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Halfon hopes sector can avoid repeat of marking boycott issues
Minister calls on universities to learn lessons from last year’s disruption at Commons hearing