Union warns Goldsmiths of ‘unprecedented unrest’ as strikes loom
UCU members back more industrial action over job cuts at London institution but Northumbria dispute could soon end after compulsory redundancies ruled out
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Hope in short supply as election looms
Universities are in a funding cul-de-sac, blocked in by negative rhetoric about their role and value. Will a likely change of government provide a way out?
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Privates lose out as publics get almost all Ontario student visas
Facing C$3 billion revenue loss from federal crackdown on overseas gravy train, Ford administration promises to spare 22 of 23 public universities from the toll
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Universal exams can fix the grade inflation crisis
With the prestige of first-class honours degrees diminished, intellectually testing national examinations are needed to identify academic high-flyers, argues Lincoln Allison
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Personal statements scrapped over growing ChatGPT use
Singapore Management University provost Timothy Clark says reforms will push students away from using generative AI in admissions statements
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Growing numbers of black academics quitting for private sector
Experts concerned exodus could be linked to lack of career progression for minority scholars
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Scientists oppose retractions for racism, sexism and fraud
Poll of researchers finds little support for pulling scholarly papers of those found guilty of objectionable personal behaviour
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Student’s suicide spotlights barriers to mental health care
Maia Schroder-Lewis case shows difficulties students face in getting help as campaigners and government place renewed focus on mental healthÂ
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The week in higher education – 28 March 2024
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media
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Interview with Toby Kiers
Evolutionary biologist on the importance of fungal networks and why science is creative
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HE in Tasmania: devilishly difficult to get right
The Universities Accord has underlined the importance of Australian universities that cater to non-traditional students. But getting that provision right is not easy when your every move has major...
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Digital strategy can’t be left to CIOs. Senior leaders must take ownership
Management teams and boards need a shared overview of the data and technology that underpin key university processes, says Karen O’Brien
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Portsmouth to cut jobs and merge faculties in ‘academic reset’
University becomes the latest to restructure due to funding crisis in English higher education
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China Subject Ratings 2024: the fifth edition
The ratings were developed with a clear China focus, but they offer global context, says Phil Baty
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China Subject Ratings 2024: results announced
Ratings reveal small group of global universities shining across disciplines