Keeping teaching cheap is false economy in rankings race
Resource-rich countries chasing elite status will not enjoy full pay-off from their lavish research investments unless teaching is properly funded, argue Tabassam Yasmeen and M. Imran KhanÂ
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Finnish academics warn of ‘political influence’ in research
Researchers face growing harassment on social media and mounting pressure over funding decisions, campaigners say
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UK universities face autumn of chaos as ‘prolonged’ strikes planned
Unprecedentedly long strikes at Nottingham, Edinburgh and Dundee could be the shape of things to come, observers say
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Public’s anti-immigrant feeling has ‘1930s echoes’
International House Association president says sector is speaking too much to itself when advocating for overseas students
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Best universities in the world
Find the world’s top universities using the latest ÌÇÐÄVlog World University Rankings data
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Best universities in the UK
The University of Oxford is top in a list of the best universities in the UK, which includes institutions in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
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Best universities in the United States
Find the best universities in the United States through ÌÇÐÄVlog’s World University Rankings data
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What students need to learn beyond the curriculum
Universities cannot assume students know how to engage in self-directed study and campus life. Clear direction and signposting can help arrivals flourish inside and outside the classroom, colleagues at Manchester Metropolitan University write
September 21, 2026 -
Make tech work in large online courses
Students on large online courses can sometimes feel like a face among the crowd. Keep them engaged with interactive activities such as digital escape rooms or business simulators
September 21, 2026 -
Three lessons that outreach can teach us about enriching our own work
University staff can benefit from outreach as much as its participants. Oliver Rossetti explores three principles that can drive positive change within institutions, as well as beyond
September 21, 2026 -
‘Collaboration is not a slogan or aspiration but a deliberate educational practice’
Higher education leaders often praise interdisciplinary collaboration, but their systems make it difficult to achieve. For innovation to flourish, universities must teach students and faculty to work across disciplines – and differences
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Before you write a trade book, consider a reality check
Thinking of turning your research into a book for general readers? Two consultants who guide academics through the publishing process share what to weigh before you begin
September 19, 2026