Neighbour’s long shadow casts Hong Kong in sharp relief
While China’s intensification puts regional rivals in the shade, it casts a spotlight on progress in the special administrative region
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Precious cargo: archaeologist buys plane seat for Neanderthal
Christopher Hunt shared row with precious remains after granting of ‘passport’
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Call for sector guidelines on academic freedom on social media
Universities and scholars told to establish ‘the boundaries of acceptable speech’ as staff report meetings with managers over online activities
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The week in higher education – 31 January 2019
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media
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An open letter to the UK higher education sector on equality and diversity in REF
The next phase of the research excellence framework will address individuals’ abilities to contribute to research output and endeavour to promote equality and diversity throughout, writes Dianne...
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One in three unconditional offers made by just seven universities
Ucas data show that, at three institutions, three-quarters of all offers made to applicants were unconditional
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India’s underemployed graduates are a risky financial bet
Rising default rates on education loans could signal trouble ahead, says Pushkar
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Why don’t academics address each other politely?
The academy is not the military. Addressing fellow scholars by their surnames only is unnatural and disrespectful, says David BenatarÂ
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Should plagiarism be a bar to presidency?
Joe Biden’s first presidential run was derailed by a scandal over a college law paper. Should he be allowed a second chance, asks Ararat Osipian
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How to serve up your HE data to policymakers
Academics who want their findings to be used but not abused should bear eight things in mind, says Nick Hillman
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UK working on ‘domestic alternatives’ to EU research funding
Plan needed as UK and EU ‘may not get back into detail’ on association until November, warns science minister Chris Skidmore
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Melbourne publishing shake-up ‘a return to core business’
Accusations of interference as Melbourne University Publishing focuses on scholarly works
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Russell Group head warns of ‘real damage’ from tuition fee cut
Tim Bradshaw says capping fees in England at £6,500 would cost member institutions £860 million annually