Embrace technological change, but not at the expense of our cultural heritage
Technologies like AI should be fostered to enhance learning, but more attention should also be paid to the core, humanistic missions of universities, writes Lin Jianhua
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UKRI chair promises ‘radical’ approach to tackling harassment
Sir John Kingman hints that research councils could withhold funding in cases where universities do not address unfair treatment of staff
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Higher education is the gateway to peace and prosperity in Pakistan
New ambitions to increase Pakistan’s higher education capacity and collaborations with the UK are reason enough be hopeful for the country’s future, says Cara Aitchison
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UCU: when the branches and the centre are brave
The UCU is in a unique position of strength and reflection – the low turnout for the pay dispute ballot doesn't change that, says Michael CarleyÂ
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Neighbour’s long shadow casts Hong Kong in sharp relief
While China’s intensification puts regional rivals in the shade, it casts a spotlight on progress in the special administrative region
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What are you reading? – 9 August 2018
A weekly look over the shoulders of our scholar-reviewers
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Strong bonds: the state of chemistry
Seven academic chemists give their views on the field’s health
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Forward thinking: THE University Leaders Survey 2018
What are vice-chancellors’ insights into the trends, threats and priorities affecting the future of the university? Nearly 200 leaders of world-ranked universities give their views on where the...
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Australia lobbied to rejoin ‘Asian Erasmus’ scheme
Country’s vice-chancellors conceived exchange programme, only to abandon it as focus shifted to recruitment
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THE World University Rankings 2019: engagement with business brings a multitude of riches
Successful partnerships with industry players hinge on location and circumstances, while funding is only part of the picture, says Sarah Wild
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How can universities compete with tech giants for AI talent?
National strategies also debate merits of basic versus applied research in rapidly expanding field
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Graduates will never truly leave the university of the future
In an unpredictable, increasingly digital age, Singapore’s universities are rethinking how to equip alumni with relevant skills throughout their lives
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Will China be the new centre of gravity in world of research?
Simon Baker examines the rise of China as a research nation and the worries this provokes among some Westerners
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Interview with Lyndsey Stonebridge
The humanities professor discusses her passion for human rights, how universities can work with refugees, and learning to stop apologising