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We discuss the student protests occurring across Europe in countries including France and Serbia, and what impact they might have on higher education

We discuss the latest surge in student visa refusals and the potential implications for the UK’s position as a leading destination for international students

With a new degree co-designed by Aardman Animations and the Royal College of Art announced this week, we examine the growing role of business in moulding degrees as universities face ever greater pressure to boost graduate employability

We discuss internationalisation efforts at Indonesian universities and whether the archipelago’s institutions will achieve global recognition on a par with its East Asian neighbours

We discuss how Chris McDonald is progressing in his role as minister for science, and whether his appointment signals a major change in direction for research activities in UK universities

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

We discuss the environmental implications of mass GenAI adoption across higher education and why universities are failing to account for its use in their quest to reduce carbon emissions

We discuss why a leaked exam paper sparked mass protest in India, culminating in the resignation of a government minister and the promise of reform

With Andy Burnham’s new government announcing plans to scrap the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, we discuss what this could mean for UK research

We discuss what the next three years could hold for UK universities under an Andy Burnham premiership

What do the 2026 Sustainability Impact Ratings tell us about the countries and regions whose universities are prioritising work towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals?

We discuss the ambitions of Shenzhen and other cities in China’s Greater Bay Area to develop higher education systems that match their global economic and industrial clout

With King’s College London and Cranfield University planning to join forces, we discuss whether mergers are a sensible way forward for UK universities beset by financial challenges

We discuss the fallout from tens of thousands of layoffs across UK higher education after a THE survey exposed the anger, fear and stress that pervade the sector

As the University of Sussex celebrates legal victory against the Office for Students, we discuss what the ruling means for the future of the regulator

After Péter Magyar’s landslide election victory, we discuss why it might not be easy for him to restore independence and academic freedom to Hungarian higher education

As UK universities queue up to open branch campuses in India, we discuss what has sparked this renewed enthusiasm for a model of TNE previously considered moribund and why many remain cynical about the chances of success

With the 35 recommendations of the Strategic Examination of Research and Development made public this week, we discuss how many of these long-hoped-for reforms are likely to become a reality

As proposals for the future Horizon Europe are scrutinised by the European Parliament, we discuss likely changes to the seven-year funding programme and whether it can support a coalition of like-minded powers amid the current geopolitical upheaval

We discuss what lies behind sharp rises in the number of international students enrolled on research master’s courses and what it could mean for the future regulation of the sector

We discuss why the University of Sussex is challenging the OfS in court and what it could mean for freedom of speech, institutional autonomy and the role of the regulator

We preview the upcoming virtual World Academic Summit and speak with the University of Toronto’s Susan McCahan about her vision of the future for higher education

What’s the next phase of the coronavirus response from universities in Hong Kong and China?

THE data editor Simon Baker on the biggest data stories in HE so far this year

Highlights from a roundtable discussion with universities in Davos about how location influences community outreach and academic research 

Alicia Wilson of Johns Hopkins University explains the benefits of supporting employees to put down roots in the neighbourhood 

Following Boris Johnson’s landslide win, John Morgan and Simon Baker analyse the election results and consider what this means for HE

From tactical voting to farmyard animals – what do students think about the 12 December General Election?

°Õ±á·¡â€™s data editor Simon Baker explains how he used student population and general election data to make some poll predictions for the 2019 General Election

THE deputy news editor John Morgan wades through the party manifestos and discusses how the parties’ proposals will affect higher education

The vice-chancellor of Harper Adams University shares the lessons he’s learned heading the agricultural institution for 10 years and how it’s preparing for Brexit

Nobel laureate astrophysicist Brian Schmidt discusses the notion of ‘genius’ with rising star physicist Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski

Three people pushing for change on university campuses discuss how decolonisation goes beyond course content

°Õ±á·¡â€™s editor John Gill discusses the challenges of attracting academic talent with university HR directors and recruitment specialists

THE’s data editor discusses the figures behind our coverage of shifts in global research dominance and long-term decline in humanities PhD graduates 

How °Õ±á·¡â€™s upcoming University Impact Rankings is looking at universities in a different way 

Two experts in higher education teaching and learning weigh in

Will recent funding cuts affect Australian researchers’ ability to continue to compete on volume and impact?

Presidents of the next three ÌÇÐÄVlog World Academic Summit host partner institutions discuss global talent in the 21st century 

Ahead of THE’s Emerging Economies Summit 2019, Sara Custer speaks with the host university's president 

Commentators review the higher education headlines of the past year in this THE Live panel discussion

THE’s data editor joins to discuss the month’s top stories from higher education data

°Õ±á·¡â€™s editorial team discusses the HE issues that Democrats will focus on at state and national levels – and a former congressional candidate calls for more scientists to become politicians 

Universities have historically been rooted in a place, but how does that symbiotic relationship with the local community manifest for modern institutions? 

Is Science Europe’s Plan S the solution to open access research?

THE’s data editor discusses our most recent data-driven stories 

International educators discuss how to combat climate change in global higher education 

Delegates from the summit and THE's editors talk about their key takeaways from three days of talks in Singapore 

The rankings editorial team discusses the trends and top performers in THE's biggest international league table to date 

The results from a major higher education funding review, a potential overhaul of student visas, and a closer look at the university pensions scheme are all on the docket for autumn

University leaders from Russia and India and an executive from Microsoft discuss how to attract and retain top-tier academics

 Who’s coming and what’s on the agenda for the 2018 World Academic Summit in Singapore  

A period of explosive growth and cuts in government funding has left many institutions too reliant on foreign student fees 

Are students the ones with the entitlement problem? 

Richard Arum, dean of the University of California, Irvine School of Education, speaking after his plenary speech at the 2018 Teaching Excellence Summit 

Experts in teaching and learning weigh in on the teaching versus research debate from the 2018 ÌÇÐÄVlog Teaching Excellence Summit held at the University of Glasgow

A discussion about how universities around the world are turning to bonds markets to raise money

Ahead of the release of our inaugural Europe Teaching Rankings, we discuss what metrics the ÌÇÐÄVlog data team have used to make like-for-like comparisons of educational excellence across Europe

Data and analytics specialists discuss how universities should strategically use metrics to understand their own performance as well as their students' 

Coming to you from a log flume in Florida, the team discusses highlights from the THE Young Universities Summit. Buckle your safety belt