South America

Restrictions on access maintain high quality bar, says rector of Latin American Center for Human Economics

Brazil dominates the ranking but other countries excel on citation impact and international outlook

Alternative measures could lead to refinements and a more stable dataset, writes Duncan Ross

First female rector of Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral wants to challenge sexism in Latin American academic culture

Dedicated department aims to accelerate move towards knowledge economy

Dramatic cuts to public funding and an exodus of talent in the midst of an economic crisis endanger country’s position as a leader in Latin American higher education

Steady decline in undergraduate continuation blamed on unusually open admissions system

Buenos Aires rector says public universities remain committed to their social mission

Concerns over increasing accounts of alleged sexual violence spark protests

University leaders introduce three-day timetables as teachers struggle to pay bus fares to get to class

A lack of intellectual and cultural willingness to open up historical discussions about the UK’s imperial past make it a difficult subject for students and scholars to get to grips with, argues Scott Anthony

Peace process gives new impetus to nation’s efforts to promote itself as academic destination