Bett 2017: use technology to support student outcomes Microsoft vice-president of worldwide education says technology can help universities’ mandate to aid students’ employability By John Elmes 1 February
Antipsychiatry scholarship provokes academic freedom debate The University of Toronto’s scholarship raises questions about the extent to which academic freedom is appropriate By Hilary Lamb 1 February
Tackle ‘reporting bias’ in pedagogy research Author of new research says journals are ‘not doing’ enough to combat the phenomenon By John Elmes 1 February
International mature students 'look to Canada' Changes to government’s immigration system might lead to rise in adult students who are seeking permanent residency in country By Ellie Bothwell 31 January
North Korean university seeks US help University founded by Christian evangelicals sends delegation to US hoping for assistance By David Matthews 31 January
Three UK HE agencies should be merged, says review Sir David Bell’s review says the ECU, HEA and LFHE should become one body by September By John Morgan 31 January
Thousands of scholars call for US academic boycott But some academics suggest move would harm US universities and scholars ‘who desperately need support’ By Ellie Bothwell 31 January
Early career fellowship offered to ‘salaried’ academic Research grant available but institution job 'normally' required before applying By Holly Else 31 January
Chinese PhD education ‘shifted from Soviet to US model’ Working paper suggests that US influence has led to growth and improvement of China’s doctoral education By Ellie Bothwell 31 January
Trump travel ban hits scholars and students US academia responds in shock to US president's executive order By Elizabeth Redden for Inside Higher Ed 30 January
Dual national academics: US travel ban will harm research Some scholars are already planning to boycott conferences and meetings in the US in response to Donald Trump’s executive order By Ellie Bothwell 30 January
What will UK's industrial strategy mean for universities? New approach calls research crucial to raising productivity, but there is a shift in focus to industrial challenges By David Matthews 29 January
Royal Archives opened up to shed light on George III New digital resource for researchers will illuminate Georgian life from American independence to astronomy By Matthew Reisz 28 January
Decision to leave Euratom ‘bonkers’, say experts Future of UK nuclear research ‘uncertain’ after Brexit bill revelation By Holly Else 27 January
About 80% of UK universities sign up for TEF Total of 134 institutions includes all English members of the Russell Group By John Elmes 27 January
Martin Wolf: HE bill's market vision 'defective' FT commentator gives damning verdict on what he describes as ‘government takeover of university sector’ By John Morgan 27 January
Spain is most popular Erasmus+ destination Meanwhile, France sent the most students abroad through the programme, new figures show By Ellie Bothwell 27 January
Happiness expert advises UK’s first ‘positive university’ Martin Seligman guides University of Buckingham on 'positive psychology' By Jack Grove 27 January
Nobel laureate: nature best on science questions, not politicians Nobel prizewinners speak out for curiosity-driven research at event in India By Hilary Lamb 26 January
World in brief – 26 January 2017 Higher education news from around the globe By THE reporters 26 January
Grant winners – 26 January 2017 A round-up of academics awarded research council funding By THE reporters 26 January
Notre Dame: mixing study abroad and research Vice-president for internationalisation also suggests US institutions could work with UK universities By Ellie Bothwell 26 January
UK government keeps secret key visa figures Decision to keep visa refusal data secret seen as part of effort to reduce overseas student numbers By John Morgan 26 January
Renaissance of the medieval world Old Germanic languages are back in vogue, but what value are they to a modern-day graduate? Alice Durrans writes By Alice Durrans 26 January
Winners and losers in battle for students revealed Universities’ records on admissions for different ethnic and social groups also highlighted By John Morgan 26 January
Some college ‘is better than none’, study suggests First transnational study of how university dropouts fare in the labour market suggests any exposure to higher education is better than none By Jack Grove 26 January
Out of the seminar room and on to the airwaves Workshop offers guidance for the aspiring academic radio stars of the future By Matthew Reisz 26 January
The week in higher education – 26 January 2017 The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media By THE reporters 26 January
Scholar helps Latin America reach out to refugees Research projects have spurred governments to pass vital humanitarian legislation By Matthew Reisz 26 January
What academic book has most shaped Britain? Voters decided Keynes' General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money has proved most influential on UK 26 January
Is research in some countries more altruistically motivated than in others? When it comes to big countries, more individualistic nations are more altruistic By David Matthews 26 January
Nicola Sturgeon praises Scottish universities’ internationalism First minister speaks at launch of Universities Scotland's global higher education campaign By John Elmes 25 January
TEF to limit use of ‘flawed’ NSS scores Chair voices concerns over student satisfaction data as Cambridge’s students’ union joins NSS boycott By Jack Grove 25 January
UK HE ‘should push for sector-specific’ Brexit deal UUK accused of failing to emulate sectors ‘from farming to finance’ in seeking special deal By John Morgan 25 January
Women in STEM ‘more likely to burn out’ Universities need to open up communication channels to help retain women in science, says study By Holly Else 25 January
Vince Cable: universities to be Brexit 'casualties' Former minister in charge of higher education says Theresa May could have won single market concessions By John Elmes 24 January
‘Study drugs’ fail to help students boost grades Stimulants such as Ritalin – prescribed for ADHD – are being used by students, but the academic benefit is ‘illusory’ By Hilary Lamb 24 January
Anglicising foreign students’ names to ‘reduce bias’ Research suggests that professors are more likely to respond to Chinese students with anglicised names By Ellie Bothwell 24 January
Professor banned from office after dismissal Turkish philosopher describes shock at being stopped from packing up office after sudden dismissal By Jack Grove 23 January
Are arts and humanities endowments facing the Trump chop? Academics are alarmed at reports that first Trump budget will try to end funds By Scott Jaschik for Inside Higher Ed 23 January
THE in Davos: Brexit, Switzerland and the EU President of ETH Zurich talks to Times Higher Education rankings editor Phil Baty By Phil Baty 23 January
Theresa May unveils ‘alternative’ to universities UK government to completely overhaul technical education as part of new industrial strategy By Holly Else 23 January
Variability in marking ‘too high’, says study Author of new paper on grading reliability says universities need to tackle ‘pernicious’ issue By John Elmes 23 January
TEF boycott fears allayed as elite universities opt in Higher education minister says ‘almost all’ English institutions will take part By John Elmes 23 January
China: Shakespeare now welcome New academic partnership to build on the country’s deeper ‘engagement with world literature’ By Matthew Reisz 22 January
Junior scholars face penalties for interdisciplinary work Universities need to adapt career paths to accommodate scientists who tap into different fields, says research By Holly Else 21 January
THE in Davos: interview with Subra Suresh Subra Suresh, president of Carnegie Mellon University, speaks to THE at the World Economic Forum in Davos 20 January
Academics in Gambia advised to stay indoors MRC researchers in West Africa face political unrest By Holly Else 20 January
Beall’s list closure a ‘boon for predatory publishers’ List creator to now pursue ‘new areas of research’ By Holly Else 20 January
‘Get house in order’ on staff-student liaisons, says NUS officer Student leader calls for clearer rules on student-staff relationships after Sussex report into abusive lecturer case By Jack Grove 20 January
THE in Davos: Universities in a period of upheaval Phil Baty reports from the World Economic Forum in Davos 19 January
Universities take 14 out of 100 places on Stonewall list Cardiff University is highest placed HE institution in list of LGBT-friendly employers for second successive year By Alice Durrans 19 January
UK universities using fewer ‘atypical’ staff contracts Overall higher education staff headcount up 2 per cent, new data reveal By Holly Else 19 January
Trump: is it right for academics to discuss his state of mind? Scholars ponder the ethical dilemmas of assessing the new president from afar By Hilary Lamb 19 January
Grant winners – 19 January 2017 A round-up of academics awarded research council funding By THE reporters 19 January
Anthony King: trenchant political commentator dies aged 82 Fellow political scientists pay tribute to the scholarly achievements of a man best-known as a television pundit during British elections By Matthew Reisz 19 January
Questions over cancer reproducibility project Bid to test key cancer findings uses a strict method to avoid bias, but this means some outcomes have proved inconclusive By David Matthews 19 January
Trump presidency to start student loans battle Leading Democrat puts education secretary nominee under pressure on loans and ‘non-existent’ higher education record By John Morgan 19 January
Cash-for-publications is ‘common practice’ Lucrative offer to professor renews concerns over 'unethical' contracts By Jack Grove 19 January
MIT president: Trump ‘will not change our mission’ But L. Rafael Reif admits the university may have to look for alternative funding sources and new ways to ‘stay connected’ to world By Ellie Bothwell 19 January