Africa ‘is a laboratory for the world’, says Holberg prizewinner
Cameroonian historian and philosopher Achille Mbembe says continent’s universities need more funding, and better global partnerships
Cameroonian historian and philosopher Achille Mbembe says continent’s universities need more funding, and better global partnerships
While the government plans measures to relieve placement poverty and student debt, observers also expect higher visa fees and financial capacity bar
Councillors urge government not to place restrictions on post-study work rights
US, with the looming possibility of a second Trump presidency, deemed a more reliable education prospect than its anglophone rivals
Bringing the UK’s research budget closer to Alphabet’s spending levels is vital for fixing sluggish economic growth, says economist
Latest changes encourage more recruitment from China for universities that already have the market cornered
Malaysian Cabinet member says universities should prioritise local needs over global reputation
The astronomer discusses her calling for the stars, the importance of getting more women into senior positions in her field, and the perils of early morning Zoom calls
‘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...
Crucial crossbench senators signal support, amid opposition tirades against renunciation of ministerial oversight
University of Miami president Julio Frenk explains how his institution is reaping rewards from the tech and finance influx to south Florida
Essex professor discusses studying war’s legacy in grief and the importance of history beyond Oxbridge
Care needed to avoid scaring off doctoral students and burying officials in paperwork, senators hear
Two years on from Russia’s invasion, displaced institutions are still teaching in temporary premises and online, while many researchers work abroad. But with a host of urgent quality problems to...