The clever stimulation of popular resentment against the perceived elitism of higher education only leaves the masses to the mercy of oligarchs who have aced the populism game, says Saikat Majumdar
An internationally supported online institution could give hope to the country’s young women, now confined to their homes, says an Afghan scholar
Rankings did not drive the Singaporean institution’s strategy, but gave the then underdog the data and visibility to enter a virtuous circle of success, explain Bertil Andersson and Tony Mayer
Medical training a bright spot for the sector, in an election campaign mostly focused elsewhere
Australian university council members bear far less onerous ethical and reporting obligations than volunteer mums and dads, analysis finds
Bill proposing screening of all scholars working on ‘sensitive areas’ will create ‘huge administrative burden’, leaders warn
Bots’ tendency to display ‘unwarranted confidence’ and fixate on ‘pink elephants’ particularly risky in medical research, according to new paper
UK should aim for growth in student numbers but recognise ‘opportunities to reform’ post-study work rights, finds commission convened by former universities minister
If a paper is published open access, responses that point out its flaws should not be hidden from readers behind a paywall, says Andrew Barnas
Union declares institution ‘greylisted’, with academics urged not to apply for jobs or act as external examiners
Stagnating government funding means tuition fee rises may be inevitable, says Japanese university leader
Impact of cost-saving measures the first question being raised at open days, report academics at under-fire institutions
Thai study adds to growing body of literature supporting pet therapy for students with mental health conditions
Debt forgiveness could reduce graduates’ borrowing capacity, as home ownership becomes defining issue of upcoming election