Half of Korean universities ‘could shut’ as population shrinks
Researcher sees ‘no hope’ for regional institutions in particular, but other academics are less pessimistic
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English economic model ‘unravelling’ as more students miss out
Admissions expert warns that fall in acceptance rate could be start of major issue in supply of places
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The 10 most popular THE rankings stories of 2021
A look at the most-read ߣߣƵ university rankings articles from the past 12 months
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Afghanistan’s academics are starting to lose hope
The Taliban’s professed support for higher education has not been matched by their actions so far, says Rahmatullah Katawazai
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Albert Camus and the Human Crisis, by Robert Emmet Meagher
Robert Eaglestone reflects on the limits of hagiography
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THE Campus Live Asia: virtual mobility here to stay after Covid, say Asian leaders
Digital exchanges prove ‘more inclusive’, offering a ‘taste’ of the real thing
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Medical Research Council chief apologises after bullying probe
‘Appropriate action’ taken after investigation into executive chair Fiona Watt, says UKRI
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Canadian colleges seek to reduce reliance on China and India
Warned over reliance on students from abroad, career-focused campuses hope for more government investment while chasing prospects beyond usual supplying nations
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Reputation risks of lotteries for research grants inhibit funders
Benefits of innovative grant selection method must be balanced with risks to funders’ reputations, explain research leaders
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US campuses retreat from vaccine mandates despite Omicron surge
As Cornell and others close, dozens of institutions seize on court order ending federal immunisation requirement
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Unvarnished truths bridge divides. But where can you get them?
Persuasion is everywhere, but universities could do a public service by communicating the messy, uncertain truth more widely, says Michael Blastland
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Auckland plans dialogue on Māori knowledge and science
Vice-chancellor commits to ‘challenging and confronting debate’ on hot-button issue
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Researchers raising Covid lab leak theory ‘branded anti-science’
MPs investigate role of journal publication in the early stages of the pandemic
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Most universities see lack of funding as obstacle to going green
European University Association survey also highlights importance of increasing staff support and management buy-in
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Is Francis Collins leaving the NIH in good health?
Outgoing director of top US research funder holds firm on China crackdown, regrets state of racial equity and keeps pondering more holistic approach