The week in higher education – 13 October 2022
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media
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The UK government must ensure core subjects are taught in every region
A national curriculum relating to vital knowledge and skills could also help assure equal access to high-quality courses, says Ian Pace
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China’s dip in research collaboration ‘temporary’, funder insists
Asian superpower’s drift away from international partnerships a result of the pandemic, says president of National Natural Science Foundation of China
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Richardson: ‘lurching’ UK policy agenda hurting universities
Outgoing Oxford v-c critiques Westminster fiascos and social media trolling, while making case for more women in leadership
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OfS plans powers over universities on handling sexual misconduct
English regulator ‘moving forward’ with registration condition and student survey that could spotlight individual universities for intervention
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Kwarteng-led UK science council downgraded to advisory body
New minister Nusrat Ghani tells MPs that research spending commitments remain ‘in place’
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US gives less competitive research institutions a new aid boost
NSF director Sethuraman Panchanathan highlights need to exploit vast talent beyond the nation’s elite universities
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Optus data breach a ‘wake-up call’ for Australian universities
But administrators must weigh the risk of hanging on to data against getting rid of it too soon
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World University Rankings 2023 digital edition
As the number of universities in the World University Rankings expands, the global picture is shifting
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World University Rankings 2023: US stagnating, Oceania rising, and a weak point for China
The global picture is changing, as five countries enter the ranking for the first time – all of them in Africa. Rosa Ellis reportsÂ
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Talking Leadership 45: Andrew Hamilton on the trajectory of higher education
Universities face growing public pressure but this only means their mission is more vital than ever, NYU president Andrew Hamilton tells Rosa Ellis
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World University Rankings 2023: the opportunities and threats ahead
Biggest ever World University Ranking reveals how Africa rises as US’ crown slips
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World University Rankings 2023: trends in teaching
That the US leads on measures of teaching and learning environment is no surprise, but there are some unexpected names among the most rapidly improving countries
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World University Rankings 2023: trends in research
Research and citations are key rankings metrics, but different leaders on each suggest that Oceania’s strength is not being fully recognised
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World University Rankings 2023: trends in international outlook
Which regions have the most global connections? The data reveal some surprises