HE in Tasmania: devilishly difficult to get right
The Universities Accord has underlined the importance of ߣߣÊÓƵn universities that cater to non-traditional students. But getting that provision right is not easy when your every move has major...
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China prioritises research spending despite economic downturn
Central investment might go some way to mitigate declining spending by local government and industry
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Universities’ gender pay gaps ‘double the tertiary average’
While new ߣߣÊÓƵn data identify regional universities as the most inequitable payers, experts highlight the ‘different conditions and challenges’
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AI is much more of an opportunity than a threat to universities
AI will make courses cheaper to deliver, more professionally relevant and more pedagogically effective, says Max LuÂ
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Jo Grady re-elected as UCU general secretary
Incumbent run close by King’s College London professor Ewan McGaughey in poll
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Charity cases: Why UK universities are really going broke
The redundancies and course closures proposed at many struggling UK universities follow a decades-long drift away from the idea of higher education institutions as charities whose non-commercial...
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Imperial to publish ethical framework on fossil fuel partnerships
‘Transparent metrics’ on how Imperial examines the green credentials of energy firms will spark ‘hard conversations’ about engaging with polluting sectors, says vice-provost
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Let need determine university funding, ߣߣÊÓƵn reviewers say
Long-term reform blueprint prescribes teaching, research, student support and infrastructure funding overhauls
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Doubts over future of science department if Labour wins election
Creation of dedicated Whitehall office is yet to deliver on its goals, researchers feel
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Have universities got their fingers on the pulse of digital health?
Innovations such as wearable tech and mobile apps are expected to revolutionise healthcare and generate fortunes. But which researchers and institutions are taking their 10,000 steps, and what should...
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UK plans national academy for mathematics
Government hopes new institution will help to upskill the country’s workforce and grow the economy
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THE Awards Asia 2024: shortlist announced
Eighty finalists from 17 countries and territories in the running across 10 categories, as prestigious awards enter sixth year
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Why aren’t US university leaders pushing back against political attack?
The political maelstrom around US universities’ handling of pro-Palestinian protests reflects a right-wing campaign that is increasingly challenging higher education’s autonomy to determine its...
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Grady: don’t make staff pay price for UK sector ‘cannibalisation’
Union ready to ‘robustly protect education’ amid widespread job cuts, as leader changes tone ahead of re-election battle
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UCU challengers: the candidates trying to unseat Jo Grady
Union members voting on who should be next general secretary, with incumbent under pressure from all sidesÂ