Next USS valuation ‘could come sooner’ as pension fund value soars
Improved benefits or lower contributions could be possible if positive pension fund scheme performance continues
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UK visa scheme for graduates of ‘top 50’ universities ‘elitist’
Offering two-year UK visas to graduates of elite global universities penalises poorer countries and may harm international student recruitment, critics warn
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Citation bias ‘unfairly rewards’ US and UK science
Analysis of 20 million papers suggests global science powerhouses are increasingly benefiting from biased citation practices
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Ex-Melbourne v-c Glyn Davis named top ߣߣÊÓƵn civil servant
Appointment comes at a good time for a sector in need of an understanding ear in Canberra
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Fears grow over fallout from Norway’s ‘political’ funding freeze
Halt on Norwegian Research Council calls and plans to cut or postpone others are ‘extremely serious’, sector says
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How should Western universities combat caste discrimination?
Caste-focused policies spark disagreement on ‘difficult to pin down’ problem
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Most universities in marking boycott threaten to dock full pay
Union accuses employers of ‘needlessly aggressive and escalatory tactics’
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Universities’ sacred and profane terms are blunting critical thinking
Language is a powerful tool for breaking down resistance and normalising unhealthy cultural change, says Bruce Macfarlane
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India’s NEP must be implemented in letter and spirit
The National Education Policy is like a breath of fresh air; now universities need to make the changes happen to reap the rewards, says Pankaj Mittal
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Should REF environment statements get the chop?
Lengthy statements on the research environment found in university departments are increasingly under scrutiny
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Carbon budgets ‘not the way’ to reduce academic air miles
Efforts to curb air travel emissions must be able to accommodate the varying needs of different academics, disciplines, roles and projects, says professor
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UCU backs down from transgender rights showdown on legal advice
Lawyers say congress motion urging action against gender critical feminists could have breached Equality Act
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University and edtech leaders to gather in Japan for THE’s first in-person Asia Universities Summit in three years
In partnership with Fujita Health University, this year’s Asia Universities Summit will examine the role of the university in a rapidly changing world, coinciding with the Asia University Rankings...
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China ‘must sweeten deal’ to draw graduates beyond biggest cities
Few of those returning from studying overseas look beyond Beijing and Shanghai, according to survey
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Europe should copy ‘biodiversity’ of US universities – minister
The ‘huge repertoire’ of institutions in the US is a strength of the sector, but some are sceptical Europe has much to learn from it