Universities must address the downsides of innovation districts
The effects of gentrification and displacement as neighbourhoods are transformed into vibrant hubs of creativity shouldn’t be ignored, says Costas Spirou
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UK v-cs shift focus to regional ties and employer engagement
Leaders prioritising regional impact above competition, while significant numbers consider mergers, annual PA Consulting survey suggests
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After 30 years of STEM, it is time to move on
Privileging one set of subjects with a catchy acronym may once have served a purpose, but that has long since been outlived, says Andy MiahÂ
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Alistair Jarvis leaving Universities UK to become London PVC
Communications expert has led sector body since 2017
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Cut funding for universities with too many casuals, say senators
ߣߣÊÓƵn inquiry also recommends new national strategy, top-up funding and better union entry rights
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‘Signals positive’ for overseas students’ return, says UTS v-c
As ߣߣÊÓƵn policy focus pivots from international education to research commercialisation, ‘it’s the right time for us to shine’, says new head Andrew Parfitt
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Expect strikes before Christmas, Grady tells UK vice-chancellors
University and College Union general secretary says sector leaders who focused on turnout were ‘not listening to a consistent message that staff have been delivering to them’
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Talking leadership 8: Anthony Finkelstein on lessons from government
The City president discusses his personal ties to the institution, the opportunities and threats universities pose to national security, and self-indulgence in higher education
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UTS taps deputy Andrew Parfitt as vice-chancellor
In-house appointment breaks with trend of selecting leaders from outside the country, or outside academia
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ߣߣÊÓƵ boosts work rights for overseas master’s graduates
Three-year post-study work visa features among changes to lure students and reduce costs to institutions
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Science-friendly budget poses tough questions for UK research
Spending commitments on Aria, Horizon Europe and UKRI should be welcomed – as should the Treasury’s growing scrutiny of UK and EU research structures, says John Womersley
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Talking leadership 3: Minouche Shafik on embedding sustainability
The LSE director on the institution’s green strategy, the importance of social scientists working with industry and the advantages of being ‘different’
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Arts and humanities subject rankings 2022: results announced
Universities known for their focus on technology are improving in the arts and humanities
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UK provides Horizon funding guarantee amid political impasse
Government promises stopgap funding for first wave of successful UK-based applicants, as European Commission keeps schtum on full association
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Universities have great stories to tell – our future success depends on how well we share them
Reputation-building is more important than ever, but higher education is uniquely placed to meet future challenges, says Mark Scott