UK universities ring-fence PhD posts for ethnic minority students
Practice seen as a way to boost participation at higher levels of academia but critics say it could have the opposite effect
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Who will be the next leader of the Office for Students?
Government thought to want someone who can move English regulator away from ‘highly politicised’ past as applications open for new leader
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UK publishing deals with ‘big five’ hailed as ‘key milestone’
‘Global first’ agreements break link between pricing and the number of articles published for the first time
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Accompaniment: the key to engaging campus communities in change
To respond to change, leaders must create solutions with their employees and members of the community, rather than instituting a top-down approach. A Latin American leadership practice could be the answer
December 22, 2025 -
Content curation to build academic visibility
Content curation offers academics a practical way to share knowledge beyond the academy. Kelvin Ke Jinde outlines different approaches and shows how they can help researchers extend their reach, save time and engage wider audiences
December 22, 2025 -
Measuring the value of movement: how universities can capture the benefits of sport and physical activity
With robust, quantitative data, the higher education sector can show how its sporting activities and facilities contribute to both student and staff well-being and national health goals while strengthening the case for future investment
December 22, 2025 -
Co-creation as an alternative for engaging students
Co-creation through experiential learning outside the classroom space – working abroad, in the field, in a lab – is fantastic but not always feasible. Can’t leave the classroom? Ed Berger explains how educators can still spark engagement
December 20, 2025 -
Three ways to turn students into active partners in their education
Create a supportive learning community with student co-creation. Here are three ways to help students take the reins
December 19, 2025