Research funders ‘flooded with AI-assisted applications’
A 142 per cent rise in bids for Marie Curie fellowships shows peer review must adapt to ChatGPT era, says Nature study
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Looming EU AI act could force universities to ‘change everything’
Informal applications of AI, such as academics using tools to grade student work, could potentially fall foul of wide-ranging legislation, policy expert warns
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Lectures and essays model ‘will not survive’, says departing v-c
Experiential learning only becoming more important in age of AI, according to outgoing leader of university known for its joint work and study programmes
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Future of flexible learning in doubt after weekend students row
Turmoil continues for students wrongly issued maintenance loans, while universities argue regulatory changes are needed if they are to deliver on government’s drive to support non-traditional learners
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As the heat of exam season is turned up, don’t blame security for fire drills
It often falls to security staff to douse the flashpoints – but it behoves everyone to know where the fire exits are, says George Bass
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‘I don’t think I’ll ever be able to be in the same room as former colleagues’
The results of Times Higher Education’s UK University Redundancy Survey vividly illustrate the deep human impact of the redundancy crisis on those who have lost their jobs. But respondents are torn...
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‘More coordinated’ investment needed to unlock Asian AI potential
Patchy uptake of new technologies across region, survey finds, with limited connectivity a potential barrier
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Entrepreneurial training ‘essential’ as value of degrees questioned
Universities urged to play greater role in teaching people how to create their own work, as countries become more sceptical of higher education
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Replicating Bologna Process for APAC ‘incredibly difficult’
Focus on forming manageable consortia of five to 10 institutions instead of ‘sleeping’ agreements that elicit no action, university leaders say
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Scottish parties ‘avoiding talking about HE’ ahead of election
Politicians reluctant to spell out plans to fix university funding issues as review continues, while cross-party commitment to free tuition fees leaves few avenues open for negotiations
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Staff fear ‘death spiral’ as Goldsmiths restructures again
Arts university hopes latest ‘transformation plan’ will help it survive, but staff fear much-lauded institution will be left ‘devastated’
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Rethinking university funding in England requires more imagination
Shared, reasonable costs should be directed towards greater diversity of provision, say Chris Husbands and David Laws
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New online tool seeks to correct biases in student evaluations
Creators hope website will help universities interpret scores more accurately and make fairer hiring and promotions decisions