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The search for a coronavirus vaccine is spurring worldwide collaboration, the speed and size of which has never been seen before, say experts

Research losses could be small but wider national epidemic control measures may prove a ‘once-in-a-century evidence fiasco’, according to experts

Imminent deadlines could hinder international student arrivals for coming academic year, say experts

Campuses see economic woes mounting, but full assault on Covid-19 more urgent

Poor long-term support for too few laboratories hampers efforts to develop vaccines and therapies, say researchers

With the state’s governor imperilled, university bosses are hoping that a better year is on the horizon

People may be more motivated to pursue a STEM career by figures thought of as ‘persistent’ but not geniuses   

The online provider’s entire catalogue will be available to campuses shut down because of virus

Academic argues that learning about subcultures through music can be more useful than studying abroad

Douglas Dowland considers the damage inflicted by the control freaks of the academy – and some of the ways he has found to keep his own inner control freak in line

Orders to vacate campuses raise fears for low-income and international students as well as resigned acceptance

Rapid jump to online courses raising promise but also risks for future of format, say experts