Independent review of the OfS: key findings at a glance
Results of Sir David Behan’s report set to shape future direction of regulator under Labour
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UK university explores options in South Korea’s forgotten hub
Despite bold ambitions, Incheon Global Campus has been largely shunned by international universities and ignored by politicians – could the next decade see its revival?
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Underfunding ‘serious threat’ to European universities
Almost half of institutions say insufficient funding is biggest obstacle to better teaching and learning
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More fluid routes between academia and industry would boost innovation
Better alignment of pay and benefits, working cultures and expectations will clear the way for research to have impact, say nine Future Leaders fellows
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Are better days ahead for New Zealand’s storm-lashed universities?
Years of tight funding settlements, exacerbated by high inflation and recent research cuts, have left New Zealand’s higher education and research sectors in a parlous state. Will the comprehensive...
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Nearly 100 research posts at risk at Sheffield nuclear centre
Former city MP suggests Nuclear AMRC should be removed from university control as job cuts loom
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New ministers a ‘signal of intent’ on tackling UK sector issues
Heavy hitters joining key higher education ministries raises hopes that new government can get to grips with issues?quickly
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New arts university key to Singapore’s growing creative economy
Landmark partnership between two leading colleges will see students able to obtain arts degrees under umbrella body
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Massive increase to Australian student visa fees
‘Outrageous impost’ to fund domestic education initiatives is ‘robbing Ranjit to pay for Richard’
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How Asian universities entered the semiconductor ‘chip wars’
With more countries keen to capitalise on the lucrative industry, policymakers and companies are leaning on universities to address talent deficits
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Shearer West to swap Nottingham for Leeds as vice-chancellor
Yorkshire university has been led by interim leader since sudden departure of Simone Buitendijk
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Is Narendra Modi’s electoral setback a win for Indian HE?
A decade of rule by the Hindu-nationalist BJP has seen a combustible mixture of technocratic reform and political interference in higher education. But the party’s below-par showing in this month’s...
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Labour promises ‘secure future’ for ‘crisis-hit’ universities
Party’s manifesto ducks detail in addressing sector funding crisis as it outlines larger role for institutions in skills training
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Impact Rankings 2024: results announced
Universities have helped some countries become leaders in fields linked to specific SDGs, thanks to their outreach efforts, meticulous data collection and creative campus/community initiatives. Rosa...
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Global university fossil fuel divestment ‘nearing tipping point’
Progress in North America and Asia helps to push up number of institutions committing to withdraw funds from fossil fuel companies