Universities that boost China's local economies need recognition
Institutions that succeed in helping regional growth deserve being included in measures of performance, says Simon Baker
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New universities minister expected if Tories win UK election
Sources say Jo Johnson’s prospects may be impaired by Theresa May’s anger over overseas students battle
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Nicola Sturgeon praises Scottish universities’ internationalism
First minister speaks at launch of Universities Scotland's global higher education campaign
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Universities fear being shut out of EU innovation push
European Innovation Council mission to create ‘unicorns’ may deprive academics of funding, critics warn
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Career advice: how to improve career services for students
Terry Dray explains what other institutions can learn from Liverpool John Moores University’s recent review of career development services
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Interview with Wolfram Schultz
Wolfram Schultz, eminent neuroscientist, on proving sceptics wrong, the value of working in different countries and the comfort of beer
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Prizes and catapults: government unveils innovation and research strategy
The government will fund more inducement prizes to solve interdisciplinary challenges as part of its new innovation and research strategy.
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China’s universities: significant progress, but more to do
THE DataPoints figures detail how country has surpassed India but still lags behind South Korea
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A-level results: higher education sector responds
Key figures from the university sector respond to the 2017 A-level results
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Young University Rankings 2017: Luxembourg – powering a nation
Rainer Klump on his 14-year-old institution’s enthusiasm for international partnerships and its leading role in the Grand Duchy’s transformation
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Jisc Futures: what next for the UK’s international research collaborations?
Paul Feldman explains why the UK must be ready to embrace research collaborations on an increasingly international scale
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Grant winners – 2 March 2017
A round-up of academics awarded research council funding
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Does liberal arts education have an image problem?
Liberal arts colleges are often perceived as being elite and irrelevant. But the best among them excel in areas such as engagement and focus on critical thinking. Ellie Bothwell explores whether...
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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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The British HE system is as far from the American as ever
While the Higher Education and Research Act seeks to level the playing field between providers, an unregulated category could spook future politicians and see the law retightened, says Nick Hillman