Ageing academic workforce poses challenges for Japan and Taiwan University staff in both sectors also report deteriorating workplace conditions By Sophie Inge 13 January
Perfectionism on the rise among university students Researchers have linked the rise in unrealistic expectations among students with the rise in mental health issues By Sophie Inge 12 January
One in four Australian graduates say degree not important for job Figures from 2017 Employer Satisfaction Survey raise concerns about the value of some degrees By Sophie Inge 12 January
Students ‘more likely to go to female lecturers for favours’ Special requests divert women from more productive activities, study warns By Sophie Inge 12 January
Union proposes increase in contributions to plug USS deficit UCU plan would maintain defined benefit scheme, but has been branded ‘unaffordable’ by universities By Sophie Inge 10 January
Legacy draws Australian universities back to Western civilisation Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation, funded by £1.7 billion bequest, to fund degree courses in several institutions By Sophie Inge 10 January
Keith Burnett to retire as Sheffield v-c Physicist will step down 'in coming months', once successor is appointed By Sophie Inge 8 January
Victoria University adopts ‘block model’ to cut dropout rates First-year students will study just one subject at a time rather than juggling four units with competing demands and deadlines By Sophie Inge 4 January
