Struggling to focus at home? You’re not alone
Finding writing partners online can impose some productive accountability, says Alice Kelly
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UK’s next REF postponed ‘until further notice’
Research Excellence Framework 2021 put on hold to allow universities to focus research efforts on virus battle
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ߣߣÊÓƵ’s number caps ‘could be scrapped’ amid virus crisis
Spike in student demand driven by economic woes could force government to bring back demand-driven system
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Coronavirus: Whitehall team to consider help for UK science and HE
Science minister announces new joint team of government departments to consider assistance for sectors
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Minister warns English universities against unconditional offers
English universities urged to refrain from increasing use of controversial offers after exams cancelled amid virus crisis
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Japan University Rankings 2020: results announced
Surprise results as Tohoku University tops national ranking for first time, while Tokyo Tech rises to third place
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Think ahead, Indian agents urge ߣߣÊÓƵ
Delay midyear intake or risk losing subcontinent students to Britain, association warns universities
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Why aren’t UK universities taking a lead in this crisis?
Now is the time for the higher education sector to get ahead of questionable government policy, say Chik Collins, Peter Jones and Marjorie McCroryÂ
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During this crisis, publishers must allow greater access to their content
Universities are scrambling to streamline online learning and temporarily removing barriers to scholarly content will be a huge help, says Anna VernonÂ
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International students across Europe face ‘chaos’
The erection of borders, disrupted transport and fear of infection mean many will have to stay put, but their mental health could be at risk, universities are warned
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‘Go home’ advice causing confusion among stranded students
The coronavirus will have a ‘massive effect’ on the international student market, and UK universities need to be clearer about their guidance and support for those students, experts have warned
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Now is a good time for the UK to ditch the REF and the TEF
Both are too resource-intensive to be sustainable during this crisis, and their objectives can be achieved through other measures, argues Dorothy Bishop
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Lecturing into your laptop is not nearly enough
Good online pedagogy is all about readability, comprehension checks – and endless clicks, says Nicholas Murgatroyd
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Students embraced in coronavirus welfare windfall
ߣߣÊÓƵn stimulus package risked making it ‘more profitable’ to be jobless than studying
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How Tohoku University topped the Japan University Rankings
The Sendai-based institution is focusing on collaboration and innovation in a bid to find solutions to global problems, says Hideo Ohno