Reimagining higher education relationships in England
Universities would do well to share common operations and services while maintaining a healthy level of competition, argue Mike Boxall and Ian MattiasÂ

Universities would do well to share common operations and services while maintaining a healthy level of competition, argue Mike Boxall and Ian MattiasÂ

Senate education committee chair pushes to apply federal aid eligibility test for private colleges across whole sector

Science that is robust and reproducible will stimulate economic growth and social benefits, argue Marcus Munafò and Neil JacobsÂ

Dozens of universities are already interested in striking ‘civic university agreements’ proposed by commission

Tips from THE’s editor on how universities can shift the negative perceptions of higher education to reassert their value to society

Vice-chancellor says collaboration with Trinity College Dublin will give institution ‘options and opportunities’

A survey of the country since its revolution captures key political tensions but pays little heed to a vibrant culture and people, writes Annabelle Sreberny

China is reasserting itself at the forefront of intellectual endeavour while its regional neighbours vie to keep the pace. John Ross reports

PhDs are becoming more programmatic in many countries, but the German one-on-one model retains considerable influence, says Glen Jones
Working students and employers will steer sector's agenda, says Hefce head. Rebecca Attwood reports

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council aims to accelerate both scientific breakthroughs and social and economic impact.

A focus on raising performance has helped universities in Egypt and Malaysia surge in the rankings. Ellie Bothwell reports

If not, the country’s single biggest success story could be at risk, says Janet Beer

The Palestinian law professor talks about the overlap with his other job: as a stand-up comedian travelling the world talking about the Arab American experience

Max Lu, the first Chinese academic to lead a UK university, says that increasing the institution's links with major firms from his homeland will be a priority