Higher education leadership
Appointment continues a flourishing trend of university leaders hopping between UK and Australia
Oldest state-funded military college has history of venerating Confederacy
Despite numerous announcements by the University of British Columbia, indigenous leaders see big talk from a big institution, but no clearer answers on finding balance
Seeking out students for personal tutoring in socially distanced times is the labour-intensive but necessary task that may defeat universities, says Michael Wynn-Williams
NYU Abu Dhabi’s vice-chancellor explains how her institution kept its campus open during the pandemic and what others can learn from this experience
After students gather to party, campus moves to online one week into semester
Commission recommends launch of Digital Service Academy to address shortage of talent in federal government
Covid-19 ushered in a very different first 100 days for new University of Auckland head Dawn Freshwater
Former Ohio State president pledges focus on pandemic, race and environment
Universities must put as much effort into equality and diversity strategies as they do into other areas, say leading academics
Leader of US’ most prominent historically black university says proper funding of such institutions will improve diversity in academia
Reuben College will open to students in 2021 and focus on interdisciplinary research addressing global challenges
Louise Richardson says universities should have ‘robust debates’ about the role of historical figures
Guidance confirms most planning blended teaching approach from autumn, but specifics will vary based on location, size and type of university
The secretary of higher education for the state of New Jersey talks about her path to a career in policy, family history and handling racist attitudes at college
Anticipating a renewed coronavirus outbreak, California State University plans for semester online
Who will be the winners in the post-pandemic academic job market? Three experts reflect on the skills that will be prized in the ‘new normal’
Universities are steering the country’s response to Covid-19 in the absence of political leadership, which is helping citizens value higher education, says rector
Minister promises to reward universities that go back to teaching as Bolsonaro’s administration battles with state governors over pandemic policy
Covid-19 crisis the suspected trigger, as university offers no reasons for chancellor’s resignation or vice-chancellor’s leave of absence
After sex crime conviction, elite university gave financier-donor his own office
US university eyes overhauled residential experience for the autumn, possible wait until 2021
Continuing remote teaching in the autumn will be unsustainable for some institutions, warns leader of online college
Coronavirus crisis may make institutions more eager to please to students, but ‘tensions’ already in evidence
But vice-chancellor says UK sector is at ‘tipping point’ of culture change
Analysis of THE World University Rankings data shows number of women leading highest-ranking institutions has risen slightly
President of research powerhouse Sigbritt Karlsson calls for realism about openness while continuing to foster culture of innovation and entrepreneurialism
Sydney v-c says upcoming move to London ‘made more interesting’ by uncertainty around city’s global position
Legal scholar to return to UK to succeed Michael Arthur in January 2021
Sustainability is a priority in higher education, but information on best practice is sparse, writes Vivienne Reiner
Rachel Kyte’s previous roles in supra-national bodies make the new dean of Tufts University’s Fletcher School of international relations determined to see the academy play its part in rescuing multilateralism and addressing climate change, writes John Gill
Academia has gone green in a big way in recent years, but some doubt whether it will make much difference to the planet. Nick Mayo speaks to scholars and students to assess the sector’s environmental record
Analysis of the backgrounds of leaders in the world top 400 reveals turnover is high but diversity low among presidents and vice-chancellors
ÌÇÐÄVlog analysis shows heads of institutions last longer in US than in UK or Australia
Northwestern head says declining terms of presidents leave serving leaders wondering when they will be pushed out
The live unveiling of Germany’s Excellence Strategy institutions is greeted by champagne, confetti and a changing of attitudes
Law dean calls Amy Wax’s views ‘repugnant’ but does not answer demands for her removal
Analysis of academic survey suggests differences in perceived university prestige based on age of scholar
New vice-chancellor of federal university to focus on boosting international programmes and ‘selling London brand’ post-Brexit
US’ top producer of research papers hopes stance will force major gains in open access
Review says university’s handling of case created ‘profoundly unsatisfactory outcome for almost every single person involved’
Data on nationality of presidents and vice-chancellors among top 400 institutions shows vast majority come from own system
Solutions from the UK and the US on how to improve diversity in leadership roles
The president emeritus of Nanyang Technological University says be prepared to answer endless questions and learn to control your ego
Pressures on sector call for ‘brave leadership’ – which includes showing ‘vulnerability’ and transparency – some experts believe
Robert MacIntosh considers how university staff should approach the management merry-go-round of vice-chancellors, pro vice-chancellors and department heads
Analysis of THE World University Rankings data shows no progress in number of women leading highest-ranked institutions
Difficult conversations about student complaints and colleagues’ underperformance will test the skills and judgement of senior academic staff, says Robert MacIntosh
New group of eight universities, joined by MIT and Stanford, sees lack of private investment in ‘niche’ university research as a key barrier
Automatic green cards for international PhD graduates at US universities could restore America’s ‘competitive advantage’, says Robert Zimmer
With many doctoral candidates unhappy and reporting mental health problems, Emma Pierson suggests ways supervisors could reduce pressures
University leaders are increasingly expected to communicate directly with staff and students, often on controversial topics – how should they handle this tricky task?
Forum of top university leaders will share best practice on management strategies
Leaders of US institutions that survived massive hurricane damage discuss what it takes to manage major crises
Jack Grove asks whether those who lead academic departments and universities can still realistically find the time to be effective researchers
Academics should not be afraid to challenge the wisdom of requiring institutions to make financial amends for their past links to slavery, says Robert Dingwall
Leaders of universities around the world consider how to advocate for international higher education amid rising nationalist agendas
In an unpredictable, increasingly digital age, Singapore’s universities are rethinking how to equip alumni with relevant skills throughout their lives
Virginia King explains how university departments can improve staff inductions to help them hang on to new arrivals
Where will higher education be in 2030? Our survey asks university leaders what they think the next decade holds for the sector
