The UK has already met its overseas recruitment target. Time for another
With concerted efforts, the UK could attract far more than 600,000 international students to its shores, says James Pitman
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My worst teaching moment – and what it taught me
All academics have had that anxiety dream about standing up to give a lecture, only to realise they have forgotten to prepare anything – or to put on any clothes. But real teaching failures are...
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Canada pushes abundant PhD graduates towards industry needs
Doctoral glut seen as especially bad in nation that does too little research
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Industrial strategy boosts university-industry engagement funding
UK government's White Paper offers commitments on HEIF funding and assigns role to OfS
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Talking leadership 10: Yong Hoon Lee on science and technology education
The Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology president discusses project-based learning, securing government funding and demographic decline
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After 30 years of STEM, it is time to move on
Privileging one set of subjects with a catchy acronym may once have served a purpose, but that has long since been outlived, says Andy MiahÂ
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Universities must address the downsides of innovation districts
The effects of gentrification and displacement as neighbourhoods are transformed into vibrant hubs of creativity shouldn’t be ignored, says Costas Spirou
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UK v-cs shift focus to regional ties and employer engagement
Leaders prioritising regional impact above competition, while significant numbers consider mergers, annual PA Consulting survey suggests
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Institute of Physics puts skills at centre of latest reinvention
Physics’ royal society aims to be more relevant than ever with focus on skills, education and business
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Alistair Jarvis leaving Universities UK to become London PVC
Communications expert has led sector body since 2017
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‘Signals positive’ for overseas students’ return, says UTS v-c
As Australian policy focus pivots from international education to research commercialisation, ‘it’s the right time for us to shine’, says new head Andrew Parfitt
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Talking leadership 8: Anthony Finkelstein on lessons from government
The City president discusses his personal ties to the institution, the opportunities and threats universities pose to national security, and self-indulgence in higher education
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Cut funding for universities with too many casuals, say senators
Australian inquiry also recommends new national strategy, top-up funding and better union entry rights
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Expect strikes before Christmas, Grady tells UK vice-chancellors
University and College Union general secretary says sector leaders who focused on turnout were ‘not listening to a consistent message that staff have been delivering to them’
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Australia boosts work rights for overseas master’s graduates
Three-year post-study work visa features among changes to lure students and reduce costs to institutions