North America

Rate of decline has slowed, but more universities are reporting problems with visa delays and denials

Counter-intelligence agent’s warning raises fears for universities that students will feel increasingly isolated

Democrat gains may not convert into legislative wins for higher education, lobbyist warns

Figures have ‘alarming’ implications for equality in US academia, says researcher who analysed professoriate’s background

Rapid expansion of Southern New Hampshire University sparks interest but also concern

In the very different cultures of St Vincent and the Faroe Islands, whaling forms a key part of their identity. Scholar Russell Fielding gets a real insight into the hunting tradition. Matthew Reisz reports

Matthew Reisz praises the researchers who go way beyond the call of duty in investigating the world for us all

The international stars in the Boston Red Sox and the city’s stellar universities highlight why Trump’s xenophobic rhetoric is so out of step with a ‘winning’ part of America, writes Jack Grove from Boston

Voters back increases in university spending in series of local ballots

Case may show that Canada needs a broader strategy to become an innovation powerhouse

Chief executive Anant Agarwal explains how the Harvard-MIT platform has defied sceptics and financial pressures to stay true to its mission

Increased stresses and decreased stigma leading to surge in rates of students under treatment