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President-elect sees deregulation as route to cutting tuition, but critics warn students will suffer. John Morgan reports from the US

Provost of Universitas 21 tells THE summit that universities must engage with institutions outside their elite groups

Berkeley academic also tells THE event that government initiatives have little influence on the quality of universities

UK universities can now ‘feel confident’ in recruiting postgraduate students for 2017-18, says RCUK chair

Sophie Hunter looks at what disruption of the student news market by the internet means for the traditional campus newspaper

Key finding of annual study into future pedagogical trends would mean students 'struggle' but gain deeper understanding

Nearly two-thirds place US among top three study destinations. Separate survey says students are not deterred by Trump effect

Five top European academics offer advice on how to mentor, manage and expand a research team

The Universities Superannuation Scheme’s stake in former cluster bomb manufacturer Textron is an inappropriate use of savings, campaigners say

Nobel laureate tells THE summit that religious zealotry has taken a ‘heavy toll on intellectual pursuit’

Students may crumble in court if they’re not exposed to ‘disturbing’ ideas, George Washington University academic claims

Momentum is building for fossil fuel divestment in UK and US universities, while American institutions are cutting ties with ‘racist’ private prisons industry

University of Oxford law graduates earn considerably more than counterparts at University of Bradford, figures in ‘experimental’ data release show

The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media

Jon Marcus reports from Saskatoon in Saskatchewan on how an academic is using the country’s favourite sport to teach his students

A round-up of recent recipients of research council cash

US study finds biomedical PhDs from certain ethnic minorities are less likely to understand the ‘hidden’ rules of succeeding in science

The vice-chancellor of Covenant University tells THE that collaborations within the continent can be most useful for solving challenges

India and China are the main winners in our list of the best universities in emerging economies

The rector of the University of Antwerp says elite institutions are more focused on themselves than the role of higher education

Experts debate the UK’s internal graduate ‘brain drain’ and suggest US has more depth in regional employment

Researchers have found that women who chose to put their STEM career before their family life have not gained the same benefits that men have

Greatly expanded satellite programme should provide vital new data

China's university sports body hopes to convince parents and students that play teaches valuable life lessons

Richard B. Spencer, who was filmed shouting ‘Hail Trump’ at Washington meeting, due to speak at Texas A&M University 

Minority groups still not represented at professorial level by 2080, study suggests

Researcher sent thousands of emails trying to get paper published

Male scholars turn to alcohol to stave off impostor feelings

National student recruitment agency puts the spotlight on the continent that already sends vast numbers of students to the country

President explains how the institution has increased enrolment and cut tuition fees as other US universities struggle with funding and recruitment

Students at the Chinese University of Hong Kong criticised their v-c for making a speech in Mandarin first, rather than Cantonese

Researchers are ‘cautiously optimistic’ about review set up by Justin Trudeau’s government to improve relations with the scientific community

PA Consulting survey finds vice-chancellors worrying over ‘barrage’ of policy changes that will lead to ‘golden age’ of stability being lost

Our experts reveal how they seek to choose the right person for the job when faced with a pile of flawless CVs and glowing references

New rector warns against drawing students only from elite and making academics 'sheep with five feet'

A round-up of recent recipients of research council cash

Scholars gathering to celebrate work of Gareth Williams debate contrasting visions of the future of the university

As the Paris Agreement to limit global temperature rises comes into force this month, these are the universities that have, between 2011 and 2015, produced the environmental science research with the greatest impact

President of VU Amsterdam says it is not enough for institutions merely to say they are valuable

Directly linking non-EU recruitment to award levels in teaching assessment has also been under consideration, sources suggest

King’s College London professor and member of House of Lords says England 'extraordinary' in world terms for 'one-size-fits-all' emphasis on universities

The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media

Welsh education secretary Kirsty Williams sees major benefits in following Diamond review plan

Lengthy titles of journal papers are a turn-off for fellow academics and lead to fewer citations, claims new analysis 

Prime minister pledges “real terms increases” in investment and new fund to back emerging technology

Other nations’ approaches to universities on visas may help to guide UK

Awards were presented in 20 categories to recognise outstanding contributions in UK higher education

Chancellor's Autumn Statement confirms extra £2 billion a year for R&D will be distributed by research funding agencies

‘Irreversible’ damage to UK science from a hard Brexit will eclipse any harm caused in the US by a Trump presidency, says new Nobel laureate

Author of paper says institutions have been ‘slow’ in the past to provide the appropriate support

A vast market provides opportunities for institutions worried about future outside EU, says head of online platform operating on continent

Education ministry is analysing a report into the quality of higher education and may close down substandard institutions

Data from Times Higher Education reveal sharp spike in number of US prospective students and academics interested in moving north of the border

Sixteen more universities commit to divestment, according to People & Planet

Author of paper into the issue says international higher education is a ‘long way off’ clear principles

Action over Kevin Allred, who was also questioned by police, yet again raises issue of free speech in wake of Trump election 

One year shaved off time to degree under new national framework

A major political scandal in South Korea has extended to one of the world’s largest women-only universities

The public is still willing to listen to nuanced information, argues Cambridge professor, provided it is presented in the right way

Students and lecturers join forces for a national demonstration over cuts, fee rises and the plight of EU staff and students post-Brexit