The week in higher education – 2 April 2020
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The Meaning of Travel: Philosophers Abroad, by Emily Thomas
Book of the week: Richard Larschan enjoys a wide-ranging survey of the deep intellectual insights and disputes thrown up by the experience of travelÂ
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Are universities encouraging students to believe hard study is bad for their mental health?
It is widely acknowledged that universities need to do more to support student mental health. Yet many academics and service staff are worried that well-intentioned initiatives pathologise ordinary...
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Improvise, adapt, overcome
The coronavirus crisis is forcing everyone – including universities and THE – to reassess and revise long-standing assumptions and practices
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US war on science ‘undermining war on coronavirus’
Derision of expertise has been concentrated in the US – but that’s where it matters most, say former Antipodean chief scientists
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Covid-19 could be a curse for graduates but a boon for universities
A post-coronavirus recession could drive higher university enrolment and enhance human capital, says Nick Hillman
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2 April 2020 digital edition
World on fire: Universities in the wake of the ߣߣÊÓƵn bushfire disaster
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Kinder publishing practices should become the new normal
Varying personal circumstances highlight the need for accommodations that outlive the coronavirus, says Phil Emmerson
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Flame retardants: how ߣߣÊÓƵn universities are responding to the bushfires
Six months of devastating and unprecedented destruction has brought home the reality of climate change to many ߣߣÊÓƵns. But with time for mitigation short and some politicians still in denial,...
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Climate change mitigation can’t wait for Covid-19 to play out
A new alliance of 40 of the world’s top climate change research universities will ensure better access to the facts, say Ian Jacobs and Matthew England
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How could the coronavirus crisis change research spending?
An economic downturn prompted by the virus outbreak creates many uncertainties, but could public backing for science investment actually increase?    Â
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Universities form global network to coordinate on climate change
UNSW Sydney-led network highlights coronavirus and climate change parallels on need for global coordination
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Asian universities face online assessment hurdles in virus crisis
Universities urged to take opportunity to introduce innovative ‘next-generation’ assessment and boost ‘academic productivity’
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THE appoints new chief executive
Paul Howarth joins from Law Business Research
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I’ve got autism and I feel abandoned by my university during this crisis
Without the structure of campus routine, a student with autism says it’s impossible to complete assignments and he’s worried about finishing his degree