The joys and trials of academic homecomings
Pressure on academics to be internationally mobile is greater than ever, but the excitement of the new is often offset by strains on personal life. As the festive family reunion season gets into full...
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Ukraine loses fifth of research capacity after Russian invasion
Research time has fallen among Ukrainian scientists while 17 per cent have left the field altogether, study finds
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Times Higher Education’s most-read articles of 2021
Reopening of international study opportunities looms large as Covid-19 continues to dominate news agenda
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Male science students ‘ignore and belittle’ female classmates
As many as half of women on STEM degrees report being victims of sexism, with universities’ response seen as falling short
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Music helps sociologists to hit high notes
The unexpectedly musical background of many sociologists might explain their academic success, Glasgow professor argues
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Class attendance in US universities ‘at record low’
Persistent classroom absences attributed to online hype, mental stress, adjunct reliance and job-centric mindsets
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‘Get out of plagiarism rut’ and teach students how to use AI
Teaching students how to best use ChatGPT and other tools will be core to universities’ future, leaders tell THE summit
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Universities ‘mustn’t rush into bad decisions’ on controversies
While councils might expect a response ‘after first tweet’, universities ‘lose credibility’ when they vacillate, THE World Academic Summit hears
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Academic freedom under pressure as India tackles Gaza debate
Criticism of lecture shows close link between government foreign policy and attacks on freedom of expression, according to scholars
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‘Serious misconduct’ prompted Sydney whistleblower’s removal
Sacked neuropathologist Manuel Graeber says university was happy with his work before he lodged disclosure about management
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AI will add to ‘academic drudgery’ without ‘violent awakening’
Technology can free up space in roles dominated by administration but will only result in more of the same without change in direction, researchers say
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UK needs universities of technology, but not polytechnics – v-c
Institutions focused on applied research and employer-informed curricula could be vital part of more coherent post-16 system, says LSBU chief
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Embassy website removes link to essay writing firm
Australian High Commission in India web page on education had link to US company offering to write dissertations, application letters and more
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The week in higher education – 29 September 2022
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media
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Higher education minister Andrea Jenkyns reappointed to DfE
Announcement clears way for MP to remain in post, although ministerial responsibilities are yet to be confirmed