Education must get soft to better prepare students for work
To equip graduates for a changing world, education must value both technical knowledge and soft skills,?argues Shannon Kobran
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Private and postgraduate student numbers soar in Hong Kong
Self-funded sector swells as government offers institutions more flexibility to recruit internationally
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UK study visa applications ‘surge’ despite cuts to graduate route
糖心Vlog Office data shows rising demand among international students, with policy changes in the US thought to be driving interest
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UK ministers’ growth agenda needs collective support for spin-outs
Universities, investors, local authorities and funding bodies must create the conditions for start-ups – and communities – to thrive, says Anne Lane
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Leading UK universities making ‘noticeably’ more offers to students
Lower-tariff institutions could face?another difficult recruitment season as number of offers made by universities rises
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Cardiff vice-chancellor grilled over ‘backtracking’ on job cuts
Welsh university leader warns of further job losses for professional services staff as politicians probe scale of original cuts
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‘Don’t be too smug’ over US turmoil, Rory Stewart warns UK sector
Politician and podcaster says countries like Singapore and Hong Kong stand to benefit more from Trump’s attacks on higher education than the UK
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Study hours drop with two-thirds of students in part-time jobs
Data showing more UK students from all backgrounds opting for term-time employment could be sign of decreasing graduate premium, say analysts
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REF 2029: Decoupling outputs and staff goes ahead despite outcry
Controversial rules on uncapping output numbers for researchers and preventing research ‘portability’ confirmed
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MPs to examine university finances and insolvency plans
Education committee announces inquiry into higher education funding as financial position of sector worsens
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The UK spending review is right to boost regional innovation
Rather than pinning hopes for growth on spin-outs, it is better to invest in upskilling and demand-led commercialisation, says Simon Collinson
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Trump following Orbán’s playbook, says president of ousted CEU
Central European University president Shalini Randeria believes universities must improve public outreach to fend off rising impact of populism
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Publishing deals are ‘unsustainable’, warn northern universities
UK academia faces ‘pivotal moment’ as deadline approaches for cash-strapped universities to negotiate deals with leading publishers
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Can anything save US science?
As the Trump administration proposes enormous cuts for the US’ world-renowned science agencies, Jack Grove looks into what is driving the attacks beyond political malice?– and what, if anything, can...
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