Ukraine’s wartime innovation must now reach the classroom

Even in the most difficult circumstances innovation and educational reform are possible but international help is needed, says Tania Chernysh

Spanish universities say China is a ‘natural partner’ for expansion

University leaders say they are drawn to China’s research strength and fast-growing technology sector

Xi’s invitation to 100,000 US students may 'bear little fruit'

It is unclear whether a previous invitation to 50,000 young Americans resulted in substantial academic exchange, experts say

Modules cancelled amid ‘panicked’ response to staff cuts and strikes

UK students being told that modules are cancelled and recommended options outside their courses, union reports

UK universities ‘driven into China’s arms’ by funding woes

MI5 warning underlines need for ‘tougher’ research security measures and more resources to guard against espionage risks, MPs and research managers warn

Brain drain fear over Australian plan to fund Fijians like locals

‘Ambitious’ treaty also sparks concern about potential for ‘security vetting’ of Fijian research

News Talks podcast: How is ‘employability’ reshaping UK degrees?

With a new degree co-designed by Aardman Animations and the Royal College of Art announced this week, we examine the growing role of business in moulding degrees as universities face ever greater...

‘Sharp’ fall in research mobility between EU, US and China

European Commission report finds 45 per cent fewer researchers moved from the EU to the US in 2025 than in 2023

Why my university is closing the TPS pension to new starters

Even though contribution rates have gone down, the volatility makes long-term financial planning very difficult, says David Mba

Scottish universities face enduring deficits – funding council

Worse is predicted in coming years, and hopes of an eventual reversal may be driven by excessive optimism about international enrolments, funding council warns

Cornell agrees to independent investigation of alleged rape case

Academics must stop trying to save struggling freshers

Well-meaning interventions to help students avoid struggle, emotional pain or failure have gone too far, says Jennifer DeBurro

China urges universities to differentiate in top-down reforms

The litmus test will be whether a more stratified system improves graduate employment, observers suggest

Mergers ‘not for the faint-hearted’, says Greenwich v-c

Jane Harrington describes her institution’s merger with Kent as ‘incredibly hard work’ and warns struggling institutions would need support to do the same

Indifferent responses to student enquiries ‘costing enrolments’

Applicants to UK and Australian universities generally have a better time dealing with ChatGPT, ‘mystery shopper’ study finds