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As Brexit nears, charitable research funder is the latest UK institution to establish a German presence
But sophisticated New Zealand analysis also belies assumption that highly educated international students are most likely to find local employment, says Roger Smyth
India has made clear that education is key to a future trade deal; the UK must take note, says Lord Bilimoria
Asian universities in particular are embracing a technological future, but they should bear in mind the words of two wise Americans, says Alice Gast
Better policy would result from improved global scrutiny of student migration, says Rajika Bhandari
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media
Sexual misconduct is now being openly discussed, but universities still lack policies to safeguard staff from sexual violence in the workplace. This means victims remain afraid to speak out, says a...
Book of the week: A study marries passion and wit as it takes on the enemies of the canon, says Gary Day
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The plans for SUSTech capture the boldness of the country’s ambitions to create in years universities that can match century-old powers
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