Kent’s handling of misconduct complaint ‘made things worse’
University apologises after students say they have been treated with ‘no compassion’ after raising concerns about professor
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Interview with Dinesh Palipana
Quadriplegic researcher and emergency doctor explains why logistical impediments are not the primary problem
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As protests spread, US universities battle rise in misinformation
Institutions have adopted differing approaches to contending with fake, conflicting and confusing reports about events on and off campuses
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The week in higher education – 9 May 2024
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media
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Universities ‘risk grinding to a halt’ as job cuts deepen
Institutions where hundreds of roles are at risk will have to radically change the way they operate, staff warn, with big impact on students and the wider community
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Australian universities saved by windfalls but future looks bleak
Wealth gap widens Down Under, with mercurial revenue increases monopolised by the few
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Locals winners, foreigners likely losers in Australian budget
While the government plans measures to relieve placement poverty and student debt, observers also expect higher visa fees and financial capacity bar
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Second-chance society: how Singapore rethought academic success
End of prime minister’s two-decade term brings reflection on sector’s rapid development but also its enduring challenges
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Polarisation directly impacting academic freedom, leaders warn
Debate on how far governments should regulate universities without impinging on academic freedom and autonomy
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Daniel Susskind: UK should look to Google for R&D lessons
Bringing the UK’s research budget closer to Alphabet’s spending levels is vital for fixing sluggish economic growth, says economist
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As war rages in Gaza, is it too late for civil campus discussion?
Toronto’s respectful dialogue guru warns against ‘statement culture’ and says focus should be on scholarship and engagement
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University of Melbourne v-c Duncan Maskell to step down
Australian higher education ‘in a good state’ but drive to widen participation brings challenges, says departing leader
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In Gaza protests, enemies of US higher education find new weapon
Just as universities enter election-year battle over their worth, cries of antisemitism – sincere or otherwise – play into their historic partisan vulnerabilities