Higher education leadership
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
What are vice-chancellors’ insights into the trends, threats and priorities affecting the future of the university? Nearly 200 leaders of world-ranked universities give their views on where the sector will be in the year 2030. John Ross reports
Senior management has its perks but it also comes with a host of new practical, philosophical, psychological and even physical challenges. Here, seven people who have lived through that fiery baptism tell their tales
First female rector of Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral wants to challenge sexism in Latin American academic culture
Experts see shift towards international approach in granting of greater autonomy to handful of leading universities
Relying on an inspirational leader is a bad tactic for universities, conference hears
Do you feel you’re just winging it, waiting for the day when your incompetence is exposed? Six academics show that you’re far from alone
Santa Ono’s social media activity raises questions about when a tweet is an official university statement
How strong a voice should academics and students have in university governance? Tom Cutterham contrasts autocratic and democratic patterns in UK and European institutions
As a Brit leading HKU, Peter Mathieson had no baggage. The University of Edinburgh’s new v-c tells Ellie Bothwell about academic freedom, internationalisation and being treated to taxi drivers’ views on students
Gathering intellectual antagonists under the same roof contains the incendiary electricity of controversy and redirects it to generate sparks of new knowledge, says Carel Stolker
The demands of the job take their toll, but rigorous application of the smell test can limit the damage, say Stephen Joel Trachtenberg and Francine Trachtenberg
University strategising in the days before JoJo, BoJo and Brexit was more back-patting than visionary, but what universities need now is a plan for survival, says John Cater
The dawn of the digital age means universities must rethink how they respond to negative headlines, according to a new book
Vice-chancellors have ‘no authority’, says outgoing Melbourne head Glyn Davis
People must be treated fairly, but endless box-ticking is not the way to ensure this, say Roger Watson and David Thompson
The ‘leaky pipeline’ metaphor for the lack of women at senior levels of academia can demotivate those whose professional paths meander, says Aileen Fyfe
Suspension is a legal and emotional minefield that can blow up in managers’ faces, says a wrongfully suspended scholar
Academics routinely offer praise and encouragement to their students. Why are they so reluctant to offer it to each other? asks Terri Apter
Chris Parr runs through 11 of the best 2017 Christmas videos from university leaders
Minimum compliance with publication requirements is the best recipe for job satisfaction, says Mike Marinetto
Scott Beardsley looks at how the top job is evolving in the US, while Susie Hills shares advice from UK business executives on being a v-c
Elizabeth Cannon on why Canada's HE sector still has some work to do to achieve true diversity, and how universities are approaching this problem
The former chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley explains how he navigated protests from both the Left and Right, and threatening tweets from President Trump
Students and administrators alike should resist pitting diversity against free expression, says John Palfrey
The chief executive-designate of the UK’s new sector agency discusses her West Country roots, the roles of academics and administrators, and escaping to the country
Just one leader of a top 10 UK university has a Twitter account, report reveals
Despite all that’s been done to improve doctoral study, horror stories keep coming. Here three students relate PhD nightmares while two academics advise on how to ensure a successful supervision
Seven academic leaders share their experiences at the departmental helm along with their tips on how to squeeze the best out of sceptical staff and meagre budgets – and still find time for research
Yusra Mouzughi on the many dilemmas faced when recruiting staff to a brand-new university
