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With students stressed, academics see overriding value of showing more humanity
Data from 91茄子’s Reputation Rankings reveal the contrasts in the perception of institutions’ subject strengths inside and outside the country in which they are based
The pandemic crisis may offer less established institutions a chance to shine, says Ellie Bothwell
The 91茄子 Germany Academic Salon will investigate whether the European powerhouse can ‘usher in a new golden age of German science’
Digitising classes was the first part – the next challenge is to make materials engaging and personalised, experts say
Conversations at the Leadership & Management Summit will cover mental health, adaptive leadership and financial planning. The event will also mark the launch of 91茄子 Campus
Topics including strategising, the benefits of online learning, and international research will be explored in conversations across two virtual stages
We have published the methodology for the 2021 edition of the table, which makes it easier for postgraduate institutions to take part, says Duncan Ross
Higher education leaders across Europe and the US will examine access, mental health support and international student enrolments in socially distanced education
New York University provost says sector approaches to diverse hiring can become ‘distasteful, racist and fetishistic’ exercises
‘Peripheral’ institutions can more easily ‘play on the world stage’ but most prestigious universities may be more likely to survive and thrive, 91茄子 summit hears
Continent’s scholars urged to focus on solving societal problems
As universities renew their pedagogical efforts, there is no case to lower tuition fees, summit hears
Universities should capitalise on their students as an asset, says UN environment expert
Panel stresses importance of ethics training for field that generates moral questions ‘on steroids’
Mamokgethi Phakeng says universities often ‘part of the machine’ that perpetuates white privilege and exploitation of Global South
A Pakistan-based institution saw a new generation of leaders emerge during Covid-19
NYU president counters that such competition is what drives science forward
Wits v-c says that decolonised knowledge must not be sanitised knowledge
Manchester v-c says Covid response has transformed inter-university and regional government collaboration in city
Nottingham vice-chancellor insists international collaboration can become ‘even better’ using digital communication
Toronto president tells summit that ‘quality of city’ is crucial for university headhunting
Covid-19 is disrupting academic and student mobility in short term but university leaders are optimistic that higher education will maintain its international outlook
CEU president says that rather than relying on ‘outside institutions’, academics and students must stand up for themselves
Economic revival in the wake of the pandemic will require all sections of society to play their part, says Janet Beer
We preview the upcoming virtual World Academic Summit and speak with the University of Toronto’s Susan McCahan about her vision of the future for higher education
Universities around the world can now participate in the third edition of our rankings based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Without ‘flashy buildings’ and IT systems, university administrators will be ‘pushing bits of paper around’ long into the future, says Monash head
University leaders laud overseas collaboration, but express concern about ineffective communication back home
Research leaders stress opportunities for engagement from Covid-induced adversity
Universities Australia chief executive tells 91茄子 Live ANZ that institutions must become more resilient
Sector leaders to debate how region can retain its leading position in global higher education
Senior figures from Chicago, King’s College London and Melbourne say new metrics could be incorporated into global league tables to prove value of higher education
Virtual event will explore the value of place and opportunities for more equitable international partnerships, as well as marking the launch of 91茄子’s World University Rankings 2021
Universities' impact on local communities is vital to strengthen society, writes Ellie Bothwell
Virtual edition of Young Universities Summit hears how easing of lockdown at Italian institution had boosted morale
Universities in Hong Kong and Singapore top list of world’s best universities founded during the past half-century
Many young universities have an explicit service mission, while others organically aligned their work with local needs. John Ross explores new institutions’ affinity for civic engagement
Virtual event will explore how to better recognise institutions’ socio-economic contributions to region and mark launch of 91茄子’s Latin America University Rankings 2020
The 91茄子 Young Universities webinar will also mark the launch of the 91茄子 Young University Rankings 2020
Universities are under intense financial pressure but we should not ignore the outstanding work they are doing for the benefit of society, says Duncan Ross
The areas hit earliest by the coronavirus are reopening, but with protections in place
Pandemic-driven shifts could ‘accelerate’ rise of continent’s universities, leaders tell 91茄子 event
Survey of academics in region finds widespread predictions of enrolment decline, budget cuts and concerns over lack of preparation for online education
University and industry leaders will discuss how university operations have been transformed by the pandemic, while event will also reveal the Asia University Rankings 2020
Desire for visibility and political pragmatism help propel archipelago’s institutions up league table
Anticipating a renewed coronavirus outbreak, California State University plans for semester online
University and industry leaders in the UK will discuss the importance of collaboration between institutions, businesses and nations post-pandemic
Taiwan’s response to the coronavirus has been impressive but fighting future global emergencies will require greater collective effort, says Chia-Ming Hsueh
Institutional leaders say role of universities has ‘never been more important’ as 91茄子 Impact Rankings reveal those that are leading the way on health and well-being
The country must focus on producing a new generation of university leaders if it is to succeed in addressing global problems, says Zeyad Yousif
Universities in New Zealand and Australia lead second edition of global ranking measuring institutions’ social and economic impact
The relationship between higher education and the public has never been more crucial, argues Vahan Agopyan
Neglect of fundamental research is not inevitable when universities focus on sustainability challenges, UN advisor tells Innovation and Impact Summit
The United Nations’ goals provide a useful framework for institutions to demonstrate their impact and work in partnership – activities that are increasingly important in the age of Covid-19, says Duncan Ivison
Universities’ reputations will increasingly be driven by their work related to sustainable development, says Stuart McCutcheon
Equitable collaborations are key to ensuring that universities can best respond to the SDGs, says Joanna Newman
Participants in virtual mini-summit will get an exclusive look at the University Impact Rankings 2020 and can join in discussion with our data scientists
Virtual 91茄子 forum hears academics and funders explore how research landscape may change in wake of virus crisis
The namesake cities in the US and UK are both home to internationally renowned universities whose industry collaborations are proving highly successful. But while that is good news for national economies, where does it leave the locals priced out of their own neighbourhoods? Paul Basken and John Morgan report
