Perception v reality
The pursuit of truth is at the heart of academia. But public perception is also crucial if universities are to sustain themselves – and fiction can help
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Standards crackdown ‘not anti-university’, minister insists
Michelle Donelan addresses criticisms of flagship policies at Higher Education Policy Institute conference
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Melbourne vows to ‘dramatically’ reduce reliance on casual staff
University’s pledge comes amid heightened political scrutiny on insecure employment practices at universities
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Lawrence Bacow to step down as Harvard president
Alumnus and academic lifer to leave next summer amid rash of turnover among US university leaders in Covid’s aftermath
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What cancel culture? Most students happy with freedom of speech
Major survey finds most UK undergraduates hear wide variety of opinions shared on campus and share their views freely
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My precious! How academia’s Gollums guard their research fields
Over-possessive scholars may resort to foul play to protect their research domains, say postdocs
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Class attendance plummets post-Covid
Global survey conducted by THE finds far fewer students turning up and engaging in lectures and seminars
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The week in higher education – 9 June 2022
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media
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Research integrity training ‘a box-ticking exercise’
ߣߣÊÓƵn survey finds that internal training focuses on things staff already know, like how to define research integrity, rather than practical skills to achieve it
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Interview with Valentyna Ushchyna
Ukrainian philologist who found a host university while in a 10-hour queue at the border talks about a life upended
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Internal spam in academia is out of control
Friendly reminders about university events, deadlines and policies may seem harmless, but fielding these endless emails exacts a high price, says Frank LoSchiavo
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Universities need comprehensive 30-year action plans on climate change
Leaders must mandate objectives for research, teaching and external engagement, with major reviews every decade, says Warren Bebbington
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9 June 2022 digital edition
Coming up for air: Academics’ heavenly holiday tips
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ߣߣÊÓƵ’s academic holiday guide 2022
The Covid pandemic severely limited travel options during the past two years. But with restrictions finally lifting and with summer beginning in the northern hemisphere, THE’s occasional travel guide...
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Horizon Europe: EU leaders ‘snub’ Freeman’s dash to Brussels
‘Real shame’ that European Commission heads declined to agree to ‘last round’ of talks, says UK official