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
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Can collective pay bargaining survive in the UK?
Diverging financial pressures are putting untold strain on common pay and pension arrangements. As recent pay awards constrain richer universities’ ability to reward their staff as they see fit while...
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If ‘skills, skills, skills’ is the new mantra, what role for HE?
Labour has put skills front and centre of its plan for government but where does the omission of higher apprenticeships from the growth and skills levy leave universities – and how will these skills...
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UUK’s blueprint for universities: key recommendations at a glance
All the key suggestions for reform as Universities UK outlines how the sector can be put back on a firm financial footing
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Talking leadership: Govindan Rangarajan on transforming health in India
Indian Institute of Science director discusses opening a new medical school and receiving the country’s largest philanthropic university gift
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Labour scraps UK’s planned national academy for mathematics
Body proposed by former government was seen as a way of upskilling workforce and growing the economy
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Talking leadership: John Nicklow on creating a ‘living, breathing’ strategic plan
The Florida Tech president on creating a 'living, breathing' strategic plan, the explosion of the space industry and why diversity matters
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Talking leadership: Koen Lamberts on overcoming ideology to achieve commercialisation
Sheffield vice-chancellor discusses including innovation in promotions criteria and carving a distinct identity for the university
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European Commission adds stand-alone research and innovation brief
Ursula von der Leyen names Ekaterina Zaharieva as European commissioner for start-ups, research and innovation
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Draghi report ‘final wake-up call’ for Europe on innovation
University umbrella groups welcome report’s emphasis on research while critiquing some proposals
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The Draghi report is a big opportunity for European universities
Institutions should make the case for their vital role in the proposed drive for more EU-wide coordination on skills and innovation, says Jan Palmowski
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Spurned ex-shadow minister takes science select committee role
Chi Onwurah and Helen Hayes elected to lead key committees for higher education sector