Joanna Newman

Universities are the perfect fora for debating the Commonwealth’s future

It is no accident that universities are prominent in protests over ties to the slave trade and movements to decolonise education, says Joanna Newman

By Joanna Newman

21 September

An African woman studies on her computer

Blended learning is the key to boosting HE participation in Africa

A new scheme will see West African and Australian universities co-create courses that can be replicated across the region, says Joanna Newman

By Joanna Newman

2 July

A hand under a tap dripping water, symbolising cuts to the UK’s ODA spending

The UK’s deep ODA cuts are wrong and counterproductive

The shortfall will damage the UK’s reputation and halt projects that are making a real difference to communities worldwide, says Joanna Newman

By Joanna Newman

22 March

Covid-19 is an opportunity to reimagine international partnerships

Equitable collaborations are key to ensuring that universities can best respond to the SDGs, says Joanna Newman

By Joanna Newman

14 April

Qualification recognition is a question of fairness and access

Unesco’s efforts to enable degree qualification recognition across borders will improve access to higher education for refugees and displaced people, says Joanna Newman

By Joanna Newman

25 November

Scholarships’ effect on social mobility is keenly felt in the Commonwealth

They can break down the financial and geographical barriers to higher education, advancing universities’ purpose to serve the common good, says Joanna Newman

By Joanna Newman

11 February