Great State: China and the World, by Timothy Brook
Jonathan Mirsky applauds a bold attempt to take the long view of Chinese history
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Even one week’s study abroad can boost skills, experts argue
Trend for ‘shorter and closer’ overseas study options among Japanese students puts premium on demonstrating educational value, EAIE conference hears
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It’s time to look beyond student mobility
Internationalisation in HE should focus on the mobility of programmes and providers, not just student mobility, writes Diane Simpson
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Asia University Rankings 2017: launch date announced
The ranking will be released during the THE Asia Universities Summit in South Korea
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China and Japan: Facing History, by Ezra F. Vogel
Book of the week: Kerry Brown applauds a nonagenarian’s analysis of ‘one of the world’s key relationships’
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Interview with Wendy Thomson
The University of London’s new vice-chancellor reflects on her Canadian working class roots, leadership lessons from local government and her time in 10 Downing Street
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Singapore university’s 20-year enrolment a challenge for staff
Tan Eng Chye reflects on how pioneering lifelong learning programme has fared in its first year
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Inadequate support ‘contributes to foreign students’ alienation’
Chinese students’ misunderstanding of their host society thwarts their efforts to integrate in Australia, says academic
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How can internationalisation be compatible with carbon neutrality?
A much wider use of sophisticated video conferencing will help – but no one is saying this will be easy, reflects Richard Davies
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Asia University Rankings 2017: a diverse region rich with potential
There is no monopoly on quality in Asia – excellence is found continent-wide, says Phil Baty
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Asia University Rankings 2017: what fuels university-industry partnerships?
South Korea’s University of Ulsan, a pioneer in academic and business collaboration, stresses the importance of communication for maximum engagement, writes Yeon-Cheon Oh
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Hong Kong universities are walking a tightrope over student protests
The ongoing wave of student protests is testing the diplomacy skills of the territory’s vice-chancellors to the limits. But is it possible to keep the peace on campus and maintain good relations with...
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THE World University Rankings 2020: results announced
UK universities struggle in latest league table, as institutions in Germany, China and Australia make progress
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Future gazer: resist research fads and focus on strengths instead
Australian report warns against fetish for interdisciplinarity, citing increasing specialisation of subfields
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THE World University Rankings 2020: they could be contenders
India is far from realising its potential, but it’s showing promising signs of moving in the right direction, as are some other countries around the globe, writes Ellie Bothwell