Overseas scholars increasingly jittery about travel to China
Recent detentions may put a dampener on field research and outreach, even if borders reopen

Recent detentions may put a dampener on field research and outreach, even if borders reopen

Sister-in-law of Azerbaijan’s autocratic president sits on board of centre set up to study country after brokering a £10 million donation

But British Council study estimates that income drop could reach £2.3 billion in most ‘pessimistic scenario’

Outreach with less prestigious and rural institutions vital, sector leaders say

Interplay of pandemic, geopolitics and demographics generating ‘significant movement in this part of the world’

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Employers, universities and students are demanding bilateral recognition of Indian qualifications. Eldho Mathews explains why it matters

China-born academics now make up the largest cohort of foreign scholars in Japan, followed by Americans, Koreans and Britons

Universities have a unique opportunity to shape the post-pandemic future by promoting innovation and creativity for wider social impact, says Tan Eng Chye

Universities come under pressure to investigate scholars’ ties

Asian universities further boost their performance in list of world’s best universities founded during the past half-century

Academics fear California-based company is gaining monopoly on plagiarism detection services

Anglophone universities must embrace the skills and cultural understanding that learning foreign languages instils, says Vicky Lewis

Amid demographic decline and geopolitical isolation, island hopes to have more English-language courses

Academics involved say they also have a responsibility to ensure technology is used ethically in real life, particularly amid Covid-19 Â