Universities shift focus towards SDGs to prove societal value
But institutions warned against United Nations framework becoming a ‘tick-box exercise’
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OfS’ new emphasis on financial sustainability welcomed
Commentators say the English regulator’s ‘sensible’ change in policy and tone should become the norm after the coronavirus crisis ends
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Coronavirus crisis inspiring ‘unprecedented’ global research effort
The search for a coronavirus vaccine is spurring worldwide collaboration, the speed and size of which has never been seen before, say experts
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Science policy advisers aim to learn pandemic response lessons
Scientific advisor network starts collating examples of research influencing, and failing to influence, policy
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Strategise now to teach students online for the long term
David LeFevre outlines a three-stage planning process needed to enhance online learning for all students – the new normal after Covid-19
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Universities are failing their students during the coronavirus outbreak
Communication must improve and students should be consulted on finding new assessment methods, says Brian Wong
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Struggling to focus at home? You’re not alone
Finding writing partners online can impose some productive accountability, says Alice Kelly
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Coronavirus: the abrupt end to my year abroad
Student Clodagh Flood had to quickly return to the UK from her year abroad in the US due to the Covid-19 outbreak, and was devastated at it ending so abruptly
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UK’s next REF postponed ‘until further notice’
Research Excellence Framework 2021 put on hold to allow universities to focus research efforts on virus battle
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Australia’s number caps ‘could be scrapped’ amid virus crisis
Spike in student demand driven by economic woes could force government to bring back demand-driven system
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Best private universities in Japan
Find the top private universities in Japan using Times Higher Education’s rankings data
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Coronavirus: Whitehall team to consider help for UK science and HE
Science minister announces new joint team of government departments to consider assistance for sectors
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Best universities in Japan
Find the top universities in Japan using Times Higher Education’s rankings data
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Minister warns English universities against unconditional offers
English universities urged to refrain from increasing use of controversial offers after exams cancelled amid virus crisis
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Japan University Rankings 2020: results announced
Surprise results as Tohoku University tops national ranking for first time, while Tokyo Tech rises to third place