The OfS’ response to its legal defeat is welcome but puzzling
A “no surprises” approach to regulation is good, but there was no surprise in the Sussex case because it was predetermined, says Sasha Roseneil
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Amendments likely as senators question Australian funding overhaul
Opposition calls on Labor to reconsider over-enrolment caps with bill facing rocky passage through Senate
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Carl Lygo: ‘I wouldn’t set up a private university today’
As he prepares to retire, Arden vice-chancellor reflects on challenges running for-profit institutions
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US visa pause delays international student enrolments
Applicants from China and India considering making other plans as embassies cancel appointments ahead of introduction of new rules
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Has Academic Twitter found its voice again?
Issues raised by Jason Arday case sent many scholars back on to platform now known as X for first time in years. But critics say Elon Musk-owned site is still no ‘healthy home’ for debate
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If China ends tenure, will its research excellence suffer?
Tongji University’s announcement that even tenured positions will be subject to performance review is likely to be mimicked elsewhere, says Grace Chau
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OfS promises ‘no surprises’ approach after Sussex ruling
Regulator says it will adopt more collegiate attitude following High Court defeat
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News Talks podcast: Asia’s rising international student recruitment
We discuss how as Western countries have tightened their stances on international student recruitment, Asian countries have been quietly capitalising on these changes in student behaviour
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Times Higher Education Awards 2026: shortlist announced
Seven universities lead the way with four appearances each as finalists named across 20 categories
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Smith ‘more than keeping an eye’ on Cambridge Arday investigation
Minister tells peers OfS and others will closely examine findings of ‘independent’ probe
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More US researchers secure ERC grants as success rate falls
Programme for early career researchers sees record demand but EU distributes less money than last year
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Lincoln Bishop private takeover ‘sign of an unhealthy system’
University told to show it can balance new commercial pressures with retaining its academic ethos to prove new model is ‘credible’
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University registration may hinge on research security safeguards
Committee mulls amendment of threshold standards as new report highlights how ARC-funded researchers continue to collaborate with likes of Iran and Russia
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Dealing with extreme heat ‘hugely problematic’ for universities
Estates teams already facing large backlog of maintenance issues will struggle to retrofit campuses to cope with rising temperatures, experts say
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Bangladeshi HE’s latest round of political purges must be its last
As Awami League supporters are targeted, academics must be prohibited from adopting partisan political affiliations on campuses, says Nahid Neazy