New Zealand brings forward border reopening for overseas students
Country’s universities have ‘a lot of catching up to do’ despite two-month reprieve
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More time on research means lower scores for students – study
Universities must ‘recalibrate promotion criteria’ to place more value on teaching, says scholar
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University keeps police bomber’s PhD thesis under wraps
La Trobe prolongs blackout on Russell Street bomber Craig Minogue’s dissertation, citing concerns over ‘identifying material’
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Swedish universities nervously await ‘flood’ of adult learners
Funding reforms set to drive up demand, but institutions uncertain about likely intake and course interest
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UCU set for showdown over transgender rights stance
Members asked to back motion opposing ‘gender critics’ and ‘transphobes’
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How I coped with bereavement in academia
Dealing with the death of a family member is never easy, but does academic life present further complications and difficulties? Three academics at different stages of their careers tell their stories
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Does the Australian government really hate universities?
As Australia’s general election looms, many in university circles may be hoping that Scott Morrison’s coalition is voted out. But is it true that conservative governments and universities are natural...
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Impact broke the academy. Only a culture change can fix it
Linking impact to funding is breeding mistrust, apathy and unrest. Researchers must be free to do the work they find most meaningful, says Mark Reed
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Queen’s Speech: bill planned for lifelong loans and entry bars
Plan for legislation seems to firm up government plans for minimum entry requirement and student number controls
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Overseas students feel the heat as Australia heads for the polls
Blamed for housing prices largely beyond their own reach, overseas students are both courted and resented
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Fund us to do our job, New Zealand sector tells Wellington
Underfunding, compliance costs and buffer targets have left universities with ‘no room to manoeuvre’, says representative group
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Germany’s strict return to classrooms risks ‘missed opportunity’
Universities seen as lacking capacity and strategy to embrace blended learning long-term
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Indian Institutes of Technology hit internationalisation ceiling
Portion of overseas students remains low, with IITs reluctant to make concessions on admissions criteria
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UK research status ‘at real risk’ as Horizon row damage widens
UK will give up its leadership role in EU-wide research projects for a back seat if association impasse drags on, warns Liverpool science chief
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Set carbon budgets to limit university flights, say researchers
Academics urge action to avoid losing pandemic-era gains, also suggesting making emissions a key factor in project evaluations