Can Alibaba’s university courses help China outpace the West?
Chinese multinational makes inroads in Europe as technology giants compete to get their tools on university curricula
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Money should not be the only KEF metric
England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework unfairly marks down an arts cluster whose impact is not directly reflected in cash, says Michelle Phillips
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Labour’s first budget can help universities deliver regional impact
Devolving research and skills funding to metro mayors would allow universities to drive innovation-led economic growth, says Neal Juster
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The darker side of the ‘smart’ university
New book raises concerns about how increasing digital surveillance on campuses reproduces racial and economic injustices
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Ed Byrne: Western gloom over HE hasn’t pervaded Saudi optimism
New president of ‘Caltech of Middle East’ explains why Saudi belief in universities’ ability to transform society persuaded him to lead KAUST
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Heitor report is most compelling vision yet for EU’s post-Horizon future
With its focus on breakthrough research and innovation, Manuel Heitor’s plan for European research should be commended, says Jan Palmowski
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ߣߣÊÓƵn internationalisation must be rethought – but not abandoned
A ‘Fortress ߣߣÊÓƵ’ that remains open to international trade and talent needs an educated, innovative and globally minded population, says Philipp IvanovÂ
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Why don’t all researchers share their data openly?
Tailored guidance, standards, tools and infrastructure are needed to make data more accessible and interoperable across the globe, says Daniel Keirs
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THE University Impact Forum: Climate Action 2024, post-event summary
Higher education climate action event in Azerbaijan convenes global sustainability leaders
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What now for international HE amid the great anglophone visa crunch?
New crackdowns on overseas students have recently been introduced by ߣߣÊÓƵ, Canada and the UK in response to concerns about immigration levels, housing costs and visa abuse. But will they work?...
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Scrap REF and allocate funds based on external grants – thinktank
Abandoning ‘bureaucratic’ exercise now would save universities £430 million, according to UK Day One
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KAUST to host ߣߣÊÓƵ World Academic Summit 2025
Flagship higher education event on 7-9 October 2025 to focus on ‘Universities as agents of change’
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South Korea ramps up science talent drive but retention missing
New immigration policies introduced to attract foreign scientists as country struggles to compete in talent race
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ߣߣÊÓƵ needs its own GI Bill
Veterans face many barriers to attending university. Let’s give those who have served our country free access, says Zlatko Skrbis
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Knowledge Exchange Framework: which university performed best?
Very large research-intensive institutions performed best overall, THE analysis finds