Keir Starmer’s trip to his alma mater reflects universities’ regional clout
But institutions will contribute much more to both their localities and their planet if they collaborate more, says Simone Buitendijk
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‘Contamination’ risk justifies banning gender critical speakers – report
Claim by University of Essex law academics that ‘anti-trans’ speakers could ‘contaminate’ buildings branded ‘misogyny’ by critics
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It’s time to start tracking interdisciplinary research
Our chief data officer explains why ߣߣƵ is starting a new stream of data collection
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Limits on fixed-term contracts ‘could stifle industry-funded research’
ߣߣƵn university representatives warn of unintended consequences from two-year limit in new workplace relations act
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Long-touted Adelaide and South ߣߣƵ merger back on
High upfront costs defeated the most recent proposal for the two South ߣߣƵn institutions to join forces back in 2018 but now things have changed
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Ukraine’s plan to ban Russian materials ‘violates academic freedom’
Leading human rights activist says ‘absurd’ draft law could be ‘extremely harmful to education and research’ and is reminiscent of Soviet censorship
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England’s universities need to be free to set domestic fees and offer loans
If the government is set on cutting international students, charging domestic students above the current ceiling is the only option, says Peter Ainsworth
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Alison Wolf: Resist ‘single purpose’ view of higher education
Seeing degrees solely as gateway qualification to the modern labour market ‘neither just nor efficient’, says government adviser on skills
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Free speech bill: Peers scrap right to sue but add NDA ban
Peers amend controversial legislation owing to prospect of “endless litigation”, with ban on non-disclosure agreements also supported
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Beware overhead cables
Twitter has long been bedevilled by bad-faith debate. But government must be held to a higher standard, even when it is flying a kite
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THE writer named ߣߣƵ’s top HE journalist for record third time
John Ross honoured at prestigious national ceremony for his work examining the sector’s relationship with ߣߣƵ’s main political parties
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Global universities pledge to reverse biodiversity damage
Nature Positive Universities Alliance launched at the UN Biodiversity Conference in Montreal
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8 December 2022 digital edition
Squawk, talk or walk? The case for ruffling feathers on Twitter
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Major nations urged to follow Korea’s school to HE funding shift
New Korean president’s plan to cut school funding to boost universities amid demographic and economic changes may be ‘prescient’
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Sabbaticals: from study tour to ‘frenzied burst of research’
What makes a sabbatical special any more, asks professor, if it is a continuation of the demands of academic life rather than a break from them