Increasing innovation is now a central mission for Chinese universities
Ambitious plans announced at China’s National Congress will push elite universities towards supporting research spin-offs and graduate start-ups, says Hao Ni

Ambitious plans announced at China’s National Congress will push elite universities towards supporting research spin-offs and graduate start-ups, says Hao Ni

ߣߣƵn government’s cash injection may provide short-term relief, but lack of clarity hinders planning, says former civil servant

Encouraging students to embody their institution’s distinctive values will allow it to present a more rounded view of the true worth of higher education, says Claire Taylor

Institutions open new virtual departments in bid to lead next iteration of technological innovation

Changes that pretend scientists do not care about publishing in highly selective journals will end eLife’s crucial role in science publishing, says long-time supporter Paul Bieniasz

Students in England will no longer be asked about the overall quality of their course despite opposition to the move

Emissions from an entire online conference similar to amount produced by a single hour-long car journey, study finds

Government plan for half of all graduates to major in sciences by 2032 ‘difficult to realise’ for private, humanities-focused institutions, academics say

Late amendment to legislation means institutions must be consulted by new Jobs and Skills ߣߣƵ agency

Figures include those applying to Oxford and Cambridge, as well as medicine, dentistry and veterinary hopefuls

Addressing extreme social stratification is a responsibility of all universities. But focusing excessively on action at the top of the pile is a mistake

New UK prime minister Rishi Sunak brings back old faces in education and business departments

Outgoing leader revives regulation banning demonstrations inside buildings ahead of upcoming vote on controversial new president

Nigerian-born Cornell University professor Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò explains why academia – particularly in Africa – should consider the drawbacks of decolonisation alongside its benefits

Scrutineer’s charter: Will the infamous masturbation paper increase ethical oversight?