IHRA antisemitism definition ‘undermining academic freedom’
Authors of report examining complaints say definition has become ‘political tool’ used to silence criticism of Israel
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Efforts to reduce UK sector over-reliance on China ‘stalling’
Lord Johnson says universities’ ‘cross your fingers’ strategy is unwise and urges government action
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Peers criticise OfS ‘nonchalance’ on ‘looming crisis’ in finances
Lords committee report delivers biting criticism of ‘distant and combative’ English regulator, prompting calls for its chair to resign
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World University Rankings 2024: 20 years tracking global higher education
From just 200 universities to almost 2,000, the World University Rankings have become more global and more inclusive. Ellie Bothwell goes through the archives to examine the most noteworthy...
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Tracking destinations ‘most powerful tool’ for doctoral careers
Academia can only host a fraction of doctoral graduates, but few universities collect destinations data showing where their other PhDs end up, making it hard to prepare new recruits for appealing...
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Mandatory climate courses gain popularity, but challenges too
So far few oppose the inclusion of climate change sociology and economics in university-wide undergraduate courses, but support is thinner for their integration into other curricula
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Why I am not going to call myself ‘professor emerita’
An ungrammatical term that re-genders professorship on retirement does nothing for the advancement of women in academia, says Wendy Dossett
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The IHRA antisemitism definition chills debate without protecting Jews
The effective ban on any form of anti-Zionism or harsh criticism of Israel has had a detrimental impact on my life and career progression, says Clive Gabay
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PhDs and master’s ‘overwhelmingly slanted’ to wealthy students
Watchdog expresses concern as employers increasingly look for higher degrees
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Face-to-face admissions interviews trialled by US colleges
With concerns about AI writing applications and the ongoing fall-out from the end of affirmative action, some institutions are seeking to get to know potential students better by inviting them to...
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International study stayed strong during Covid, says OECD report
UK and US might have benefited from significant drop in travel to Australia and New Zealand, according to Education at a Glance
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Staffing and marking on Bolton business courses ‘concern’ OfS
English regulator expresses concern about staffing levels and academic misconduct protections on business and management courses
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Talking leadership: Geraldine Mackenzie on going the distance
University of Southern Queensland head makes case for teaching students in remote towns regionally to keep them and their skills in the community
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Australian universities spar over plans for new oversight body
Allocate funds, don’t allocate funds, not now, not forever: accord’s spikiest idea elicits multiple perspectives
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‘Excessive’ workloads clearing marking backlog ‘unmanageable’
Union members say tight deadlines not achievable as boycott ends as universities push to allow students to graduate