Lectures’ days are numbered at Leeds as new v-c takes charge
Simone Buitendijk emphasises that efforts to improve diversity must not be left to under-represented groups as she takes top job at Yorkshire powerhouse
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US universities defend reopening plans as virus spreads
Campus leaders see justification in limited outbreaks and grateful students
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Covid drives Chinese university to embrace digital transformation
‘HyFlex’ learning and cutting-edge virtual reality techniques set to help students and staff bridge physical and language barriers
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Are university leaders up to the challenges of the ‘phygital’ world?
To navigate the pandemic, organisations need a frank review of their competencies, at both senior management and board level, says Michael Hartmann
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Plan to keep Covid-hit students on UK campuses ‘irresponsible’
Union criticises government guidance and reiterates call to keep teaching online-only until Christmas
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ߣߣÊÓƵ has been generous, international students say
New developments suggest Covid fallout may not be as devastating as feared for international education flows
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Russell Group ‘assuming’ UK will not join Horizon Europe
Some universities fear losing 40-50 per cent of international student numbers in Covid crisis, MPs also hear
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Labour calls for ‘urgent’ action on UK campus coronavirus testing
Letter from shadow universities minister follows Sage paper warning over impact of return to campuses
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ߣߣÊÓƵ cancels Chinese scholars’ visas
Literature specialists barred as ߣߣÊÓƵ’s relationship with China sinks another notch
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Sir John Kingman to step down as UK Research and Innovation chair
Former Treasury official to leave in May 2021
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ߣߣÊÓƵn academics muzzled and journal papers altered: survey
Self-censorship, fuelled by fears of media misrepresentation and overstepping expertise, is more problematic than external suppression
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Opportunity looms for ߣߣÊÓƵ’s independent sector
Soaring demand and a slightly more even playing field augur well for private and independent higher education providers
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Axing admissions tests avoids real solutions, ACT argues
Head of major standardised test sees bans as excuse for income-related gaps
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US police killings turn spotlight on university training
Critics complain programmes focus too much on tactics and weapons and avoid cultural diversity issues
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The UCU should not see students merely as carriers of the coronavirus
The shielding of the academic workplace from all risk of Covid-19 is not a safe or sane position, says Robert Poole