Defence work a âfundamental responsibilityâ of universities
Former security adviser turned vice-chancellor calls out silence on controversial defence research, despite evolving threats to national security
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âUnapologeticâ focus on economic growth in new NZ strategy
Jobs and achievement the new mantra in a ârefocus on what matters mostâ in the tertiary system
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MBAs are a worsening deal for Chinese students â and university treasurers
Many of the business schools that prop up universities, in both China and the West, are bankrolled by Chinese familiesâ ambition. But amid economic slowdown and a growing recognition of the limits of...
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UKRI funding shake-up hands big rise to priority research areas
New targeted model will see funder split budget across four âbucketsâ, with money for curiosity-driven work remaining broadly flat
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The UKâs copyright laws will hobble its AI ambitions
Without exemptions for commercial as well as academic data mining, the governmentâs AI for Science Strategy will fall flat, says Benjamin White
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External examining is failing to uphold UK standards. Discuss
The UK governmentâs recent skills White Paper announced a review of âthe merits of the sector continuing to use the external examining system for ensuring rigorous standards in assessmentsâ. Four...
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UK universities report ongoing deficits after âdifficult yearâ
Cambridge, Queenâs University Belfast and Leicester record shortfalls for the second year in a row as latest accounts highlight sector-wide financial challenges
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International student levy âcould topple mid-tier universitiesâ
Institutions that charge moderate fees and canât pass costs on to students likely to be greatest victims of new tax, while some believe policy will help weed out lower-quality players
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Stronger links between TNE and research would boost innovation
An Australian ministerial delegationâs visit to India is the perfect opportunity to highlight the research potential of branch campuses, says Paul Harris
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DSITâs AI and technology obsession overplayed â Kendall
Tech reskilling and digital democracy plans no distraction from furthering governmentâs research ambitions, says science secretary
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Indonesia turns to China to meet training needs in key sectors
New scholarship programme will keep 1,000 government-funded students in Asia in further sign of the ârise of China in scienceâ
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Grants âshould be part of wider new dealâ for low-income students
Low value of support on offer not enough to move the dial on university access, critics fear
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UCU strike ballot fails after 60 per cent of members donât vote
UKâs biggest academic union unable to pursue national industrial action over pay and job cuts after it fails to meet minimum turnout threshold
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Proposed EU competitiveness fund needs âsubstantial revisionâ
University groups unite to fight for amendments to EUâs proposals for Horizon Europe successor, warning that it must remain independent
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Queen Elizabeth Prizes âoffer inspiring snapshotâ of sector
Nineteen higher and further education institutions announced as recipients of newly renamed UK honour