Private US colleges need to prepare for more student unionisation
It is not enough to argue that higher education’s primary relationship with the students is not labour-related, say Jeffrey Stankunas and Emily Dilloway
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‘Stars aligning’ for ߣߣÊÓƵn international enrolment rebound
Southern nation’s recovery coincides with concerning signs in Canada and the UK
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All university courses must teach foundational data skills
Data are transforming every aspect of employment. Every graduate, regardless of their discipline, must be prepared, says Keren Pakes
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German international recruitment back to record-breaking levels
Latest data show 8 per cent growth during 2021-22, cementing position as fourth-most-popular study destination worldwide
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Biden wins two court rulings on student loan forgiveness
Federal judge finds states don’t have standing to challenge debt cancellation, while Supreme Court justice sets aside emergency appeal
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National ‘credit banks’ seen as solution for flexible learning
United Nations report examines how academic credits can be validated more easily
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Make governance investigation public, urges Cape Town v-c
Mamokgethi Phakeng speaks out as council probes issues relating to role of deputy
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UK sector must soothe ‘sores’ to fight cuts, warns ex-adviser
Universities must tackle issues that ‘reduce enthusiasm for investment’ to defend teaching and research budgets ‘inevitably under threat’, says Iain Mansfield
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Shift to Indian enrolment brings new challenges for US colleges
World’s second-biggest nation nears overtaking China, giving both the government and institutions new customer satisfaction challenges
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Migration ‘the elephant in the room’ in international education
Influential ߣߣÊÓƵn politician backs consideration of migration incentives, but rules out ‘hard link’
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Public faith in US universities is fading. We need a new vision
Higher education must meet students where they are and find a way to connect anyone with an education if they are willing to work, says Aaron Basko
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Duke provost Sally Kornbluth named MIT president
Cell biologist replaces Reif after tenure marked by explosive neighbourhood growth and financial-political controversies
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Journal eLife ends ‘accept or reject’ role for peer reviewers
Biomedical and life sciences publisher says it wants to focus reviewers’ attention on content of research
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V-cs ‘relieved’ as Braverman’s exit promises immigration shift
Home secretary’s departure seen as reducing risk of shift to more restrictive international student regime
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US enrolment declines slow to pre-Covid levels
With nation in long-term demographic decline, historically black campuses and dual-enrolled high school students offer hope for growth in post-secondary sector