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More than a third of the public now believe scientists are hiding information – confusion over masks and broadsides from a ‘populist’ microbiologist are blamed

Racial awareness mounts, but partisan barriers loom larger 

Open access publication of PhD theses makes it difficult for studies to be published as books, says 93-year-old Shakespeare scholar

NSW offer will help ‘bridge the gap’ between Canberra’s lifeline and universities’ needs

Public backlash to an admission of cheating reveals underlying tensions in China’s college entrance exam process

Open letter signed by more than 100 UK-based scientists, many of whom work in infectious disease biology and immunology

Outgoing Exeter vice-chancellor will be first appointee of new government role aimed at boosting global partnerships

If they learn how to engage more effectively, there could be ways for ethicists to bring their insights to bear on major policy debates

‘Personal crisis’ may turn out to be a blessing in disguise for some insecurely employed staff

Media coverage has made it difficult to 'untangle' misconduct allegations from freedom of speech claims, chancellor says

Experts are divided on the fairness of instituting GPA and other requirements for some students but not others

Universities warn research allocation is insufficient to brace against potential future pandemic shocks

Commentators accuse government of using the crisis to implement Tory manifesto pledges on ‘low-quality courses’

Analysis of data on publications also shows emerging field of Covid-19 study ‘remains anchored’ to early Chinese research  

As annual lobbying spending drops to $75 million, bigger campuses take more control

University chiefs laud success of rapid online pivot but say campus-based programmes will not disappear any time soon

Survey for UCU also finds half of prospective students fear crisis cuts will negatively impact their education

Guidance confirms most planning blended teaching approach from autumn, but specifics will vary based on location, size and type of university

Pandemic-driven shifts could ‘accelerate’ rise of continent’s universities, leaders tell THE event

Mainland China rises up regional ranking, while Macao is home to top new entry

A draft national security law raises concerns about academic freedom and a return to student protests

More than 60 institutions nominated across 10 categories in biggest-ever sector celebration

Choice will guide job cuts, institutions pledge, as sector confronts A$16bn black hole

Move to reject Obama policy seen costing 200,000 borrowers some $11 billion

Ousted student rep, a controversial figure, elicits headlines and backflips

Universities who meet certain criteria can bid for extra students, while devolved nations express anger at limit on recruitment of English students

More women than men named John are chancellors – but only just

Thinktank says students’ immigration opportunities should also be boosted to protect foreign enrolments

New report weighs in on debate over whether universities put too much emphasis on international students

Model of student-driven flexibility and sharing could aid all institutions, course organisers say

Higher education, like many fields in the social sciences, will end up with a wealth of comparative data, scholar says

Study analysing impact of previous epidemics suggests that confidence in science will be maintained but coronavirus will damage perception of scientists

Using critical comments about a preprint, Bild launched a front-page attack on Christian Drosten. Scientists fear this will chill academic discussion of preliminary results

Survey of academics in region finds widespread predictions of enrolment decline, budget cuts and concerns over lack of preparation for online education

The ‘Positive Professor’, academia’s most recent – and controversial – social-media star, says his colleagues’ silence over the improving coronavirus situation could cost lives

Plea, without specific rationale, risks alienating students and political allies

Many universities are taking advantage of the government programme to support employees, but others are in disagreement with staff about how to use it

New Zealand’s universities will have to navigate ‘fear’ in the community as they consider how to bring foreign students back

Responses to the coronavirus touch on the deepest issues of the kind of society we want and need, says distinguished research professor

Prospective overseas students are worried about travel restrictions, scholarship complications and finances, Dutch survey shows

Andrew Norton tells THE webinar that researchers on priority projects could be cut in coronavirus lay-offs while those doing less vital work are spared

Some universities lack the reserves to shoulder this year’s losses, let alone a half-decade slump

US-China research collaborations will continue despite politics, Harvard economist says 

Despite greater focus on students’ learning outcomes, in Europe institutions are still largely assessed on the basis of ‘input’ measures, such as staff-to-student ratios, rather than trickier ‘output‘ measures

Selective institutions’ claims that they try to help low-income students are ‘hype’, says author of new book on higher education inequalities

US universities warn against punishment that goes beyond individual visas

Questions raised about the responses of universities in marketised systems as they focus savings efforts on non-permanent staff

German universities report no redundancies, while Dutch staff enjoy a pay rise. Some think the pandemic has vindicated Europe’s low-fee model

But applicants for this autumn may find themselves in a ‘buyer’s market’ even at the most selective universities, THE student webinar hears

OfS plans would mean high-tariff institutions admitting any students with A levels, and eventually those without qualifications, group claims

Pandemic research is booming, with hundreds of new projects under way. Jack Grove speaks to experts on why insights beyond science are needed

At a time of upheaval, early career researchers need more support than ever. Here, three experts offer their advice on mentoring when online is the only option

New figures ‘understate’ entry bans’ chilling impact on international revenue

Former biotech chief cooperating in expanded investigation

Redundancies ‘a last resort’ as uniquely financed Australian university confronts A$225m black hole

Leader of UK’s richest institution says impact of coronavirus crisis means university will need to take substantial cost-saving measures

National vote called off, with vice-chancellors saying pact is too short-term while union blames ‘fear of scrutiny’

While training reform takes centre stage in post-pandemic ‘JobMaker’, government puts no extra money on the table

With £7,500 tuition fees off the agenda, new strategies to rebalance English higher education could be introduced, says post-18 education review chair

THE snapshot survey finds most institutions will deliver mix of face-to-face and online courses, with social distancing measures in the early planning stages