Palestinian campuses head into abyss as Israeli retaliation grows
With mobility severely limited and no connection or contact from Gaza colleagues, West Bank academics describe atmosphere of anguish
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If we don’t make textbooks cheaper, students will just rely on chatbots
Academics could cooperate to decommercialise publishing so that all students have affordable access to reliable information, says Michael Wynn-Williams
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Journal defends firing editor for ‘detrimental’ Palestine post
Michael Eisen removed as editor-in-chief of eLife after sharing article from satirical news website
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International diversity ‘declining on UK campuses’
Commission led by former universities minister calls for ‘internationalisation at home’ to be a central part of the UK’s next higher education strategy
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US pushes integration of indigenous knowledge in science
Effort mirrors similar efforts in Canada and New Zealand, and attracts corresponding doubts about whether the pursuit promises meaningful value to research
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Two-thirds of disabled PhD students poorly supported, says study
Nearly nine in 10 survey respondents say their doctorates have negatively affected their mental health, with seven in 10 citing physical harm
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‘Chilling effect’ preventing debate on Israel-Gaza, say academics
Universities cancelling events and threatening disciplinary proceedings has left scholars of Middle East feeling silenced
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Iceland’s seven universities may soon become five due to mergers
Leaders argue that integrating operations will strengthen specialisms, but students give plans a frosty reception
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HE’s social mobility engine will misfire without more student maintenance
The UK government should be doing more to help students survive the cost-of-living crisis, not dissuading them from studying, says Zahir Irani
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Global Academic Reputation Survey 2024 launching soon
Survey results will help to fuel THE’s series of rankings in 2024
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New Zealand poll changes sector mood music but not hard realities
Commentators predict renewed emphasis on international education and change of ‘tone’ around indigenous issues
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Labour funding plan delay ‘concerning’ as clock ticks to election
Party stalls even on limited changes like stepped loan repayments, while deeper reform might only come ‘in return for value-for-money case’
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Poland’s ‘watershed’ election brings hope for academics
After eight years under an increasingly hostile Law and Justice government, researchers are hoping for an about-turn on academic freedom and critical studies
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Our pensions victory shows the power of industrial action
As the cuts to the USS scheme are reversed, the UCU’s battle for better pay and conditions goes on. Members must vote ‘yes’ to more action, says Jo Grady
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Entrance exam changes in Japan and Korea ‘part of global trend’
Demographic decline and adoption of AI contributing toward nations’ revamp of testing approaches, scholars say