The ‘transvestite potter’ is used to creating a stir, but is his freewheeling approach a benefit or a curse when it comes to being a university chancellor? And should art schools still tolerate...
A growing number of data detectives are on the hunt for sloppy science and dodgy statistics. Jack Grove examines the methods they use
Capping the public contribution to degree costs means universities can’t move to address skills gaps, says David Lloyd
There is evidence of success in changing attitudes, but effects on admissions remain woefully under-explored, says David Robinson
Michael Spence tells THE/Toronto event that maintaining conversations at staff and student level is ‘incredibly important’ in face of rising tensions
New Zealand analysis of ‘globally unique’ dataset repudiates common justifications for earnings disparities
Academics cheer for end of ‘exploited’ system but urge institutions to learn from experience
University leaders and top academics will gather in Toronto to discuss the power of place
Internal documents reveal rapid shift to South Asia in Australian university’s international operations
Institutions launch courses focused on top brands and spirits to boost international recruitment
Complaint to Charity Commission alleges that funding to university was suspended, but foundation chair rejects claims as ‘without merit’
Cornell-based centre asks candidates to assemble in teams and submit joint proposals to boost collaboration
As we enter REF submission year, Nicholas Stern and David Sweeney urge universities to broaden their conception of a good submission
Union condemns ‘short-sighted’ suspension of institution-funded research leave, saying move amounts to ‘institutional self-sabotage’
Hong Kong experts, drawing on experiences from the 2003 Sars epidemic, emphasise transparency