Talking leadership 35: Susan Lea on securing financial sustainability
The University of Hull vice-chancellor explains how she simultaneously reduced costs and improved academic performance at the formerly under-threat institution
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Can peer review survive social science’s paradigm wars?
If authors are no longer required to justify their fundamental assumptions, where does that leave referees, asks Martyn Hammersley
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US sector ‘would take 70 years’ to reach diversity goals
Decades or centuries needed if progress continues at its current pace, consultancy firm concludes
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Humboldt ‘not part of cancel culture’ after rescheduling gender talk
Safety concerns lead top research university to cancel lecture on sex and gender, drawing criticism from research minister
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Academic conferences scale back hybrid ambitions
Empty podiums, low engagement from speakers and higher costs have led events large and small to rethink combining online and physical gatherings
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Laurentian crisis appears to near resolution
Surprise insolvency has brought campus resignations and nationwide labour stress
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Essay mill websites ‘get more hits than there are people on campus’
New cheating figures highlight need for new solutions as ‘under-pressure’ students find new ways to access banned websites
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Presentations are a poor substitute for genuine student engagement
If transferable skills must be taught at all, an anxiety-ridden exercise frequently done very poorly is not the way, says Gary ThomasÂ
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Ethics guide details how researchers should work with wildlife
Australian book weighs the ethics of evolving research techniques, including the downsides of drones and selfies with animals
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For a better economy, Sri Lanka needs more university-industry links
University managers’ role in industry collaboration should be that of cheerleader and facilitator – not auditor, says Chani Imbulgoda
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Phishing attack ‘highlights flaws in Chinese universities’ cybersecurity’
Separate breaches in one week trigger concerns over lack of awareness in the sector
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The UK government’s ‘inclusivity’ drive could hit equality in HE
Measures on student outcomes, high-quality provision and impartiality could all be wolves in sheep’s clothing, says Jennifer Hastings
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Talks on 3 per cent pay rise offer conclude without agreement
Further strikes now more likely as formal dispute process ends without resolution
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Hong Kong universities being ‘assimilated into China’, critics warn
CUHK centre in Shanghai seen as controversial by some, inevitable by others
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Australian equity ‘industry’ set for a shake-up
While sector welcomes significant funding injection, future shape of national centre is clouded, as is much of its past efforts