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Parting shot the privilege of the established, as precariously employed academics choose less risky departures, says anthropologist

The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media

Pioneering university leader who went on to promote higher education’s social responsibility remembered

PhD students seen as being particularly at risk, in wake of murder of Giulio Regeni and detention of Matthew Hedges

Universities Australia conference also hears jurist stress human side of crisis, urging government to establish a ‘special student support fund’

Sydney v-c says upcoming move to London ‘made more interesting’ by uncertainty around city’s global position 

Cambridge representative Daniel Zeichner calls for ‘open discussion’ on university funding once leadership election is over

Experts question whether proposals to give chartered status to private institutions and encourage international branch campuses will deliver quality education  

Pressure to support diversity efforts and BAME students drives ethnic minority women to take on unrewarded duties to the detriment of their career progression and mental health, academics say

Situation will be reviewed again ‘towards the end of the week’, education minister to tell conference

Don’t overlook universities’ warnings or their contribution to disaster prevention and mitigation, representative body tells government

Brussels wants to create centre hosting ‘the best talents in the field’, but some researchers doubt that a single organisation can tackle all the challenges

University of Salford says ‘consultation is ongoing’ with eight professors in its business school as ‘newly focused research strategy’ is implemented

Leading university networks in Africa and Europe say a body based on the European Research Council is needed to boost African research

Years into the MeToo era, half of nation’s provinces lack campus-specific policy

Leaked summary of report into Jane Hutton’s conduct on USS board says speaking to media ‘by no means a proportionate response’ when regulators were still investigating concerns

Union and employers refuse to make further concessions as 14 days of industrial action continue at 74 universities

With visiting academics’ visa offers suddenly being withdrawn or delayed, one professor says they are being ‘targeted’ by the US government

Billionaire’s detailed plan affirms broad party unity on key Trump vulnerability

Australian study warns against jettisoning essays in favour of invigilated assessments

Toby Ord urges academics to reflect far more deeply on the risks of everything from asteroids to rogue artificial intelligence

Virginia leader sees lesson in companies vowing social concern

Exemptions and detours under consideration, as universities and students grapple with open-ended travel bans

Researchers must be prepared to share their raw data if their work is to be considered scientifically sound, says geneticist

Former European Commissioner for trade argues that with UK-EU trade deal in 2020 impossible, research link relies on extra time

Money is not the point, Australian institution insists, as it opens the door to a new higher education frontier

Staff vent frustration that employers haven’t recognised the bigger picture behind the walkouts

After two years of study, US plans more consultations on bypassing journal paywalls

Despite Brexit, Mauro Ferrari hopes for ‘reasonable construct’ that ‘allows scientists to do their job in the best possible way’

International students nearly twice as likely as domestic applicants to apply to campuses in the city

Online conferences can engage new audiences but present significant organisational challenges. Jack Grove speaks to a scientist to find out how it is done

Data from latest EUA report on state of public investment in universities suggest squeeze on institutions remains despite signs of recovery from austerity

Tributes paid to leader of ‘a penetrating intellect, firm faith and inquiring mind’ who transformed what is now Trinity Washington University

The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media

The wildlife veterinarian discusses balancing the academic and field-based elements of her career, unfortunate smells and misconceptions about zoos

Study of module offered at US university suggests it substantially cut graduates’ emissions compared with those of average citizen

Goal is to help subscription-free pioneers survive as their idea gains wide adoption

Analysis of National Student Survey results also reveals black students’ doubts about lecturers’ attempts to make subject matter interesting

But ÌÇÐÄVlog Office’s planned salary threshold of £25,600 brings UUK call to avoid ‘unintended negative consequences’

Legal scholar to return to UK to succeed Michael Arthur in January 2021

Paper confirms that academics with permanent posts are on average more satisfied with their job than those on temporary contracts

Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil both pledged changes to tuition fees, maintenance grants and university funding ahead of election

Researchers support funder’s random allocation of research grants by a two-to-one margin, study says

Universities decline to make fresh offers on pay and pensions as union prepares for second round of industrial action

Scottish Funding Council review condemns how bumper payments to secure ‘orderly exit’ of Sir Ian Diamond were awarded

Universities did not prepare adequately for a ‘foreseeable’ downturn predicted to slash at least A$2.8 billion (£1.45 billion) from education exports, claims sociologist

South African political geographer to succeed Baroness Amos in January 2021

Recruitment agents say most students will defer enrolment rather than cancel overseas study plans altogether

Journal’s decision to publish reviewer reports shows a growing consensus on transparency, publishers claim

Lawyer investigating Charles Lieber case and US admissions bribery scandal focuses on legal transgressions and disregards policy ambiguity

Opponents see campaign to ‘diminish the regard for academic inquiry’ as political manoeuvring rather than real problem

University makes statement that centre is ‘open to everyone’ following controversial video

Experts say appointment of separate universities and science ministers means no one in government will ‘care about universities as a whole’

Proposals to mandate open access monographs from 2024 will make it harder to publish and will limit career chances, says professor

While much harm has been done by epidemic, institutions could use crisis to sharpen strategies and practices in areas such as internationalisation and e-learning, experts say

Researchers say funding bodies and university management have most influence over state of scholarly autonomy

New recommendations offer flexibility to university employees who want to create start-ups

Coronavirus response driven by ‘political objectives masquerading as public health decisions’, according to outspoken academic

Vice-provost for education will replace Alan Langlands at Yorkshire university

Alienation of Chinese students and graduates risks encouraging a monoculture of the ‘male, pale and stale’, senate told