US universities fight potential Biden move on drug patents
As president vows to lower drug prices, academia sides with corporates against allowing waivers to legislation credited with driving US innovation
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Biden extends student loan forgiveness, bringing political clash
Amid election-year debate on college costs, Biden extends pause on federal loan repayments and wipes away records of past defaults
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Andy Haines: ‘still a vast amount to do’ on climate change
Tyler Prize winner talks about a career combating climate change scepticism and why he is skipping his award ceremony
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The pandemic was a missed opportunity for science advocacy
Only a handful of UK universities maximised their public profiles during the pandemic because press officers were diverted towards internal crises or social media engagement, says Fiona Fox
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UK pay talks begin with no offer from employers
Unions accuse employers of intentionally stalling talks as industrial action over last pay award continues
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Canada ‘reaping benefit of Brexit’ on student flows
Data on Canadian study permits suggests ‘spike’ in student numbers from some continental nations   Â
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Iran’s universities eyeing even brighter post-sanctions future
Iran’s universities have thrived despite the country’s sanctions, which could soon be lifted – but nation still beset by lack of postgraduate opportunities, scholars say
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Australian universities rebound from Covid financial woes
But positive results owe much to temporary government and stock market lifelines, according to early institutional accounts
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Missing homeopathy trial data ‘lets misinformation thrive’
Widespread withholding of potentially negative results has allowed misleading evidence reviews to gain traction, says study author
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Executive search ‘can be help not hindrance on diversity’
Leading recruiter claims firms can assist universities in looking ‘beyond the obvious’
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Want to scale online university education? Humanise it
The ambitious goals of online education cannot be achieved unless universities prioritise student mentoring and pastoral support, says Chandralekha Singh
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Russian research and culture institutions face huge cut
Russian Foundation for Basic Research looking at Rb1.15 billion decrease, while Moscow State University told to slash budget by 10Â per cent
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Bureaucracy in higher education isn’t just inefficient, it’s unfair
Labyrinthine university administration is causing unnecessary stress for scholars and students but beware red tape cutbacks, says Maree Martinussen
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Universities must go hybrid to stay relevant, says Coursera CEO
Universities urged to work alongside edtech companies and other online players to improve offering to students
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Cost of living crisis bites for PhDs on ‘inadequate’ stipends
Funded postgraduates could face real-terms pay cut running to four figures this autumn as UK stipends fail to keep pace with inflation