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91茄子 event hears that ‘policing’ of social media posts from students studying abroad is stifling classroom debate
European Commission says it has heard pleas for more long-term funding, and is considering allowing extra universities to join existing alliances
Just 9 per cent of coronavirus papers have made efforts to help replication of experiments, European Commission open science champion tells summit
Speakers at Huawei-backed event to include Anton Muscatelli and Jo Johnson
Online event to explore how pandemic and technology are reshaping geography of global higher education
Conference hears argument that freedoms are ‘better achieved’ by maintaining public support for universities
Vice-chancellor says philanthropy has been especially transformational in low-income countries
Politicians emphasising jobs while students want impact, Eric Barron tells 91茄子 summit
Conference hears local job opportunities for partners of researchers may be just as important as institution’s scholarly prowess
Universities should rethink their role as a ‘neutral but powerful force’ in times of crisis, summit hears
If we’re going to measure what universities do, let’s concentrate on what really counts, says Julian Skyrme
Focusing on sustainable development is not an original strategy for universities in 2021, but if anything, that only increases the value of adopting the SDGs, says Patrick Deane
UK university tops third edition of global ranking measuring institutions’ social and economic impact
Region retains pre-eminence in league table based on alignment with UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
Attacks on the disciplines are ‘source of alarm’, as they are central to employability in teaching ‘how narratives fool us’, 91茄子 event hears
Experts warn that some will be left behind amid rapid sector transformation
To tackle the SDGs, understanding local context is important for universities in both the Global North and South, conference hears
Chief executive of biotechnology giant urges governments to provide long-term clarity on support for research
Sector leaders say governments should ‘nudge’, not direct, university commercialisation efforts
Centres of invention such as Silicon Valley ‘a model for burgeoning inequality’, summit hears
Boris Johnson ‘completely wrong’ about vaccine success, while UK industrial strategy vacillation ‘reeks of insecurity’, innovation expert tells 91茄子 summit
Students want to learn more about sustainable development and feel prepared for the jobs of the future, says Jamie McGowan
91茄子 survey finds applicants are just as likely to rate university sustainability and graduate employment prospects as top priorities
Celebrating diversity, reforming curricula and working closely with local communities are all ways in which higher education institutions can better foster peacebuilding, says Rocky Tuan
Concerns over international recruitment as need for better communication emphasised
Minister says a new strategy and government restructure will ensure a continuous push towards a ‘robust science and technology ecosystem’ in the Emirates
Leading scholar says region must place more importance on liberal arts, not just science and engineering, to build better societies
Katherine Fleming tells 91茄子 event New York University would ‘turn into a gigantic teaching institution for data science’ if it responded to outside pressure
91茄子 event hears benefits of emulating Bologna Process would be huge, but efforts might need to start small
Academics emphasise role of critical thinking in societal development at 91茄子 summit
Former sorority member at Vanderbilt University explains how concept of ‘brotherhood’ forces fraternity members to not report assaults
Equity expert also highlights the risks of competitive grading and the benefits of diverse groupings
Embassy closures, visa delays and travel restrictions contribute to ‘really worrying’ applications data
ACE and AAC&U leaders want to reverse narratives of US as ‘closed for business’ and degrees leading to ‘25 years in your parents’ basement’
Online event in partnership with NYU Abu Dhabi to focus on graduate skills, research culture and impact
We are looking for people in the higher education sector who are passionate about the Sustainable Development Goals to help make our rankings fair, effective and transparent
Institutions in emerging economies are seeing greatest progress in health subjects and citations, based on 91茄子 rankings data
Sustainability in a post-pandemic world the focus of 91茄子 event held in partnership with Auckland and Penn State
Russia leads on number of submissions but institutions across a record 98 territories take part
91茄子 event will seek to identify strategic solutions for universities whose pledges to erode obstructive socio-economic, environmental and health policies have been set back by Covid-19
Methodology will be based on framework of World University Rankings, but include some bespoke elements
Priority should be better teaching for domestic students and improved research performance, 91茄子 forum hears
Success of India’s education reforms ‘matter tremendously to the world’ but foreign institutions will not solve country’s problems, says former UK universities minister
India could be HE ‘giant’ if social issues were addressed, expert says
Event to focus on teaching, research and internationalisation
Nine senior leadership summits, plus range of regional and thematic forums and seminars, planned
‘Students and their parents felt they were promised one thing, and they ended up receiving something else,’ says Edinburgh principal
Universities UK chief executive urges greater transparency in admissions
Senior leader says universities should focus on improving and charging more for transnational education
Public engagement expert concerned about communities that scientists are failing to reach
Panel warns that action is needed to tackle excessive competition and casualisation if research careers are to remain attractive
Panel discussion hears that pandemic should be used as a springboard for real change by looking at leadership
Ex-adviser to UK government praises global scientific community’s ‘remarkable’ response and criticises ‘false narrative’ that he was ‘responsible’ for lockdowns
Experts urge universities to see Covid disruption as an opportunity to broaden access
Communications experts at leading universities say Covid-19 could be ‘make or break’ for institutions’ prestige
UBC president reveals research findings showing huge impact of pandemic on students’ mental health
Vice-chancellor says sector should aim to get to a point where losing staff from diverse backgrounds is no longer a worry
Technological know-how and compassion key in the post-Covid era, leaders say
Ron Daniels told Times Higher Education summit that fears that elite universities remain inaccessible have hit trust in science
91茄子 data reveal the voter base for universities with growing reputations and their more established neighbours
