Rapid rise in professors aged over 65 sparks opportunities debate
Nearly half of all professors in the UK are now aged 55 or over
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It wasn’t all bad: evaluating the shift online in Latin America
It’s highly likely that one result of the pandemic will be a significant improvement in higher education throughout the region, says Liz Reisberg
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ߣߣÊÓƵn universities in ‘deep trouble’ as borders stay closed
Professor says country will lose its lead on overseas recruitment and predicts ‘major forking of the way’ between ߣߣÊÓƵ and UK
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Pandemic ‘cost ߣߣÊÓƵn universities more than 17,000 staff’
Universities and government dispute magnitude of sector’s losses as it braces for worse in 2021
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Union condemns Liverpool’s ‘rank and yank’ science cuts plan
UCU says axing health and life science researchers with the least grant income and fewest citations is ‘catastrophic error of judgement’
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OfS chair pick will keep Tory whip but ‘uphold independence’
Lord Wharton says ‘top universities’ should have lighter-touch regulation in pre-appointment hearing
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Canada’s ‘insolvent’ Laurentian University starts restructure
Pandemic cited as last straw for Ontario institution, following decade of financial problems
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An interest waiver on student loans would boost intergenerational justice
English universities are making huge efforts to support students through the pandemic, but the government must play its part, says Anthony Forster
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Peter Høj takes the reins at University of Adelaide
Danish-born viticultural scientist arrives with strong accolades and a reputation for cosiness with China
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China’s postgraduate boom will not solve underemployment crisis
Encouraging pandemic-hit graduates to continue their studies will only delay problems unless universities embrace student employability, says Sabrina Wang
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ߣߣÊÓƵn students take ‘try-before-you-buy’ approach to degrees
Accelerating trend adds to nightmare scenario for admissions staff and forces universities to lift their game on student experience
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Augar review’s ‘dumb’ failings spotlight policymaking flaws
Absence of political leadership, consensus building and links to ‘levelling up’ agenda seen as weaknesses of Westminster government’s post-18 review
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Dead professor’s course alerts faculty to Covid-era rights
Concordia University case prompts caution over possible exploitation of recordings
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This pandemic must bring faculty development to the fore
Continuous professional development must become an integral part of the academic career path, not a mere ‘extracurricular’ endeavour, says Alexandra Mihai
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Extra £50 million for English hardship funds ‘a sticking plaster’
Much more cash – and fundamental reform – needed to alleviate impact of Covid-19 on learners, say unions