Coronavirus sparks a rising tide of xenophobia worldwide
Researchers studying coronavirus-related attacks urge universities in Europe, North America and ߣߣÊÓƵ to do more to protect Asian students
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Coronavirus: USS pensions could become ‘much less generous’
Radical changes may be on cards after stock market crash and interest rate cuts, say experts
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US research labs closing down for everything but coronavirus
Research losses could be small but wider national epidemic control measures may prove a ‘once-in-a-century evidence fiasco’, according to experts
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Covid-19 puts Korean universities in anti-Chinese crossfire
The arrival of many Chinese international students has stoked prejudices that were, unfortunately, already growing, says Justin Fendos
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How universities can support students’ mental health amid Covid-19 crisis
Identifying high-risk students early and communicating what support is available will be essential, says Toby Chelms
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The UK’s research funding boost must not overlook the overheads
‘Levelling up’ research spending may imperil regional universities’ sustainability, warn Grace Gottlieb and Graeme ReidÂ
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‘Coronavirus vaccine achievable in 12 months’
Cash injection will allow ߣߣÊÓƵn university to ramp up manufacture at same time as vaccine is tested
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The Vatican’s struggle to quality control Catholic education
As Pope Francis urges Catholic HE to change, the Holy See’s quality agency evaluates close to 300 ‘ecclesiastical faculties’ worldwide – with just four staff
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Coronavirus crisis may spell the end of an era for international education
Western universities may soon need to operate with far fewer international students thanks to the Covid-19 contagion, says Salvatore Babones
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Funders extend deadlines as coronavirus disrupts research
Project delays, as universities and labs shut down, prompt grant flexibility – but levels of leniency vary
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During a viral outbreak the vital work of risk managers is revealed
Having actionable plans already in place can help universities ride out the storm of global emergencies, says Cormac BryceÂ
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A levels to be awarded through teacher judgement and mock results
Students will also have the option of sitting an exam in September, as NUS says proposed methodology is ‘heartening’
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Exam cancellations to spark ‘almighty scramble’ in UK admissions
Fallout from virus measures could hit poorest students hardest or be basis for advent of PQA, sector figures suggest
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Coronavirus: fall in student traffic to US may be sharp but short
Imminent deadlines could hinder international student arrivals for coming academic year, say experts
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More clamps on campus teaching
ߣߣÊÓƵn universities’ online flight continues, as government tightens noose on indoor gatherings