Higher education leadership
Amid a recognition of numerous threats, leaders remain convinced that their institutions will be OK
University leadership is in crisis, with some institutions facing significant reputational damage, but higher education can become a model of compassion, says Michael West
The pandemic is still demanding accurate and rapid communication at every twist and turn. Johanna Lowe lists four lessons learned from 18 months of unrelenting pressure
We should build education and research on an embrace of others and a regard for diversity that does not stop at the campus gate, says Teruo Fujii
An Office for Institutional Equity, sitting outside human resources, will help establish a fairer, inclusive environment, says Charles Egbu
Faculty quit and various sides sue as administrators and conservative politicians forbid health precautions
Regents accept task force recommendation that namesake is a ‘symbol of colonialism’, although exact legacy less clear
But about-turn leaves gaps and lingering fears about challenging political power
Australia’s largest regional university the latest to choose a leader from outside academia
Whitlam and HECS fostered a ‘social psychology’ of indifference towards higher education, Australasian conference hears
As Maastricht University celebrates its 45th anniversary, it is tapping into its founding spirit in a bid to stay forever young, says its president, Martin Paul
Baby-boomer institutions were pioneers in architecture and curricula, but financially prudent – a potentially winning combination for the post-pandemic era, says Miles Taylor
The pandemic presents a perfect opportunity to think differently about higher education, says David Staley, as he lists potential models of the future
Embattled university president in staunchly conservative state sees business-world allies valuing benefits of under-fire course
Doing everything by the book makes it easy for opponents to plan ahead. So shake them up a bit, says Marcia Devlin
Scientific leaders and politicians have embraced calls to reduce the stress and precarity faced by researchers. Jack Grove examines some radical proposals
The woeful environmental record of the UK’s research-intensive universities illustrates a lack of leadership and incentives to cut emissions, says Bill Spence
Number of female vice-chancellors at high-ranking institutions has reached new milestone based on THE World University Rankings data
It is precisely by getting their priorities straight that established academics can, and must, set a better example, say Fleur Jongepier and Mathijs van de Sande
Many institutions may find it challenging to translate the crisis experience into an immediate enhancement of teaching and learning, says Michael Gaebel
Continuous professional development must become an integral part of the academic career path, not a mere ‘extracurricular’ endeavour, says Alexandra Mihai
Like retailers, institutions must adapt to new circumstances by accelerating transformation or face long-term extinction, says Paul Baines
Online graduation rates are much lower than those for conventional degrees. It’s time to ‘re-personalise’ remote learning, says Ormond Simpson
Based on interviews with university presidents over the past year, Jon McNaughtan identifies three areas that all campus leaders should focus on during any crisis
Father of multiple intelligences theory says pursuit of deep inquiry is ‘a foolish investment’ in today’s AI-driven world
Amid the pandemic shutdown, Bashir M. Al-Hashimi took the reins of a faculty at King’s College London. He shares his key lessons in how to quickly settle in with a remote team
How can universities ensure that students learn vital lessons in sustainability in all their courses? Anna McKie talks to three leaders who have already done so
Communications experts at leading universities say Covid-19 could be ‘make or break’ for institutions’ prestige
Vice-chancellor says sector should aim to get to a point where losing staff from diverse backgrounds is no longer a worry
The pandemic crisis may offer less established institutions a chance to shine, says Ellie Bothwell
Almost all higher education institutions in the country have signed a document committing to combating the climate crisis, says Göran Finnveden
Appointment continues a flourishing trend of university leaders hopping between UK and Australia
Oldest state-funded military college has history of venerating Confederacy
Despite numerous announcements by the University of British Columbia, indigenous leaders see big talk from a big institution, but no clearer answers on finding balance
Seeking out students for personal tutoring in socially distanced times is the labour-intensive but necessary task that may defeat universities, says Michael Wynn-Williams
NYU Abu Dhabi’s vice-chancellor explains how her institution kept its campus open during the pandemic and what others can learn from this experience
After students gather to party, campus moves to online one week into semester
Commission recommends launch of Digital Service Academy to address shortage of talent in federal government
Covid-19 ushered in a very different first 100 days for new University of Auckland head Dawn Freshwater
Former Ohio State president pledges focus on pandemic, race and environment
Universities must put as much effort into equality and diversity strategies as they do into other areas, say leading academics
Leader of US’ most prominent historically black university says proper funding of such institutions will improve diversity in academia
Reuben College will open to students in 2021 and focus on interdisciplinary research addressing global challenges
Louise Richardson says universities should have ‘robust debates’ about the role of historical figures
Guidance confirms most planning blended teaching approach from autumn, but specifics will vary based on location, size and type of university
The secretary of higher education for the state of New Jersey talks about her path to a career in policy, family history and handling racist attitudes at college
Anticipating a renewed coronavirus outbreak, California State University plans for semester online
Who will be the winners in the post-pandemic academic job market? Three experts reflect on the skills that will be prized in the ‘new normal’
Universities are steering the country’s response to Covid-19 in the absence of political leadership, which is helping citizens value higher education, says rector
Minister promises to reward universities that go back to teaching as Bolsonaro’s administration battles with state governors over pandemic policy
Covid-19 crisis the suspected trigger, as university offers no reasons for chancellor’s resignation or vice-chancellor’s leave of absence
After sex crime conviction, elite university gave financier-donor his own office
US university eyes overhauled residential experience for the autumn, possible wait until 2021
Continuing remote teaching in the autumn will be unsustainable for some institutions, warns leader of online college
Coronavirus crisis may make institutions more eager to please to students, but ‘tensions’ already in evidence
But vice-chancellor says UK sector is at ‘tipping point’ of culture change
Analysis of THE World University Rankings data shows number of women leading highest-ranking institutions has risen slightly
President of research powerhouse Sigbritt Karlsson calls for realism about openness while continuing to foster culture of innovation and entrepreneurialism
Sydney v-c says upcoming move to London ‘made more interesting’ by uncertainty around city’s global position
Legal scholar to return to UK to succeed Michael Arthur in January 2021
