‘Action needed’ to shore up university-business ties hit by Covid
Figures from survey of universities and firms suggest big downturn in activity in some sectors
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German universities denied funds in financial autonomy struggle
MPs say institutions are wasting money on things like car parking spaces and meditation rooms
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Covid will downsize universities’ overseas partnerships
A rationalisation of transnational delivery was already in the offing, but post-pandemic austerity will hasten it, say Matt Durnin and Jazreel Goh
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Futureheads’ Barry Hyde swaps Glastonbury for musical mentoring
Guitarist who found fame with the Futureheads has set up a degree course with Sunderland to give north-eastern students a taste of music industry and campus life
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Universities can help the US retake its seat at the global table
In the new world order, leadership is about collaboration and coordination. Higher education networks are an obvious forum, says Annelise Riles
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Horizon Europe set to launch after budget deal boosts ERC funding
New research framework programme due to begin on 1 January
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Institute of Commonwealth Studies gets reprieve while review held
Committee will identify potential partnerships and funding sources to support field in a possible victory for campaigners against closure
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Review clears New Zealand scholar over China criticism
Anne-Marie Brady complied with policies and legislation, says Canterbury, but statement calls for ‘clarity’ amendments
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UKRI ‘prepared’ for break in research ties with EU
Executive chair says funder will ‘smooth bridge’ to creation of UK’s own ‘discovery fund’ if country does not to associate to Horizon Europe
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Students ‘not an ongoing source’ of Covid-19 cases
Analysis from University of Portsmouth suggests regular testing and support for isolating students has limited spread to wider public
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Evolving the university offer and ensuring degrees remain ‘fresh’
Helping launch UCL’s online-only MBA this year provided James Berry with keen insights into the ways universities can invest in the future
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Top English campuses forecast £458 million fall in foreign fees
OfS report suggests some institutions are looking at non-European Union fee income drops of more than 40 per cent
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Legitimising Ariel University further marginalises Palestinian rights
The US’ announcement that it now regards Israeli settlements as consistent with international law does not make them so, say eight senior academics
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University of Queensland abandons coronavirus vaccine
Australian trials cancelled over interference with HIV tests
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Science Fictions: Exposing Fraud, Bias, Negligence and Hype in Science, by Stuart Ritchie
David A. Sanders enjoys a clear and comprehensive, if flawed, study of where science is going wrong and how to put it right