Backed by state government, an ambitious university-led initiative is aiming to restore the Ruhr Valley’s former industrial glory. John Morgan meets academics behind the experiment in driving...
Sector experts offer their advice for Liz Truss and her new Cabinet on some of the biggest issues facing UK universities, from finances and R&D to culture wars and common ground
Without more reliable data on graduate employability or courses more aligned to employers’ needs, Ukrainian students will continue to look elsewhere, says Alexander Kostyuk
Academics should not feel uncomfortable when their courses become increasingly focused on improving graduate outcomes, says Patrick Callaghan
From admissions to outreach and student data collection, the undergraduate journey must be reviewed to narrow unacceptable social and educational inequalities, say Kim Hunter Reed and Ray Belton
College leaders wary of limited vaccines, Covid exhaustion and LGBTQ stigmatisation in an environment ripe for spreading, though serious harm judged unlikely
Sparked by fear of Chinese technological competitiveness, Congress acts to double NSF budget with push for applied technology
Sector faces battle to make its priorities heard as candidates reveal little about their views while pandering to Tory base
Outgoing prime minister’s pro-science messaging has been ever-present during his time in Downing Street but has he delivered for research? Jack Grove considers his legacy
Dramatic change in context could help union secure mandate for broader action but scale of challenge remains daunting
Without a fuller embrace of repositories, the transition with be slow, partial and siloed, says Kathleen Shearer
Minister bills new strategy as helping UK to keep pace with ‘global innovation race’
Formula-driven funding for those hardest hit by deadlock with EU and more fellowship money unveiled under ‘Plan B’ road map
Graduate careers are long and pay varies by region – so why measure course value on graduate salaries 15 months in, asks Neal Juster
University sector awaits political leadership as key posts lie vacant