Key part of new legislation unlikely to come to fruition for several years, campaigners fear, creating confusion for those who feel rights have been infringed
New Chinese rule requiring proof of qualifications could benefit academics seeking to share research findings online, but critics fear more control over public debate
UK told to strengthen and protect its visa offer to international scientists if it wants to achieve ambition of becoming Europe’s leading life sciences economy
Inequality between male and female participation rates prevails in most parts of the globe, with 88 countries in worse situation compared with a decade ago
New vice-chancellor at London South Bank discusses FE-HE integration, universities’ reputation problem and what he learnt from years at top of Civil Service
Government commits to raising tuition fees and maintenance loans, with universities expected to deliver higher-quality teaching and more specialised research in return
Civil liberties champion Nadine Strossen says US universities must unite to fight president’s ‘blatantly illegal’ plan to destroy institutional autonomy