Mobility data underline risks of UK leaving Erasmus+ Report shows majority of international mobility went through EU scheme By John Elmes 2 March
The great escape: boltholes for academics fleeing Brexit and Trump From Australia to Singapore, David Matthews and John Elmes weigh the pros and cons of likely destinations By David Matthews 2 March
UK-India relationship ‘at risk’ as student numbers slide Top diplomat says the collapse in Indian student numbers in the UK could destroy traditionally strong links between the two countries By Jack Grove 28 February
Anglo-Indian ties strained by student visa policy Ignoring concerns about the lack of post-study work opportunities for Indian students overlooks the huge contribution of Indian-born Britons to UK society, Jack Grove hears By Jack Grove 24 February
Students make up lion’s share of net migration fall But latest figures from the ONS show granting of study visas in UK HE remained stable By Simon Baker 23 February
‘Lower-ranked’ universities take non-EU students hit Analysis shows ‘for first time’ how government visa ‘restrictions’ impact different institutions By John Morgan 23 February
New formula aims to stop ‘unfair’ credit for research Researchers on large-scale projects would receive less credit under proposed scheme By Jack Grove 22 February
Trump travel ban on Iranians ‘would harm US science' Data highlight strength of US-Iran research links while experts stress benefits for American science and economy By John Morgan 20 February
Mathieson: Hong Kong ‘prepares me well’ for Scotland University of Hong Kong v-c denies he is ‘heading for a simple life’ as the next head of the University of Edinburgh By Ellie Bothwell 19 February
Brexit: UK universities invited to set up in France University of Paris Seine offers UK institutions chance to create a base in France By John Elmes 16 February
‘French brain drain worse than imagined’ Lack of opportunities and local hiring practices have stopped many French scientists from returning to their homeland, a new study says By Jack Grove 16 February
Global higher education might turn upside down as West turns inward Philip G. Altbach and Hans de Wit consider what forms internationalisation may take as the US and Europe retreat from world stage By Philip Altbach 16 February
Course quality main UK draw for US postgraduates Academic tutors are most likely to motivate American postgraduates to come to UK, says study By Ellie Bothwell 15 February
Will higher education in the 21st century belong to China? The time is right for Europe's universities to make Chinese connections, say Ka Ho Mok and Jin Jiang By Ka Ho Mok 13 February
London business schools ‘face post-Brexit turbulence’ Capital’s institutions may be hit by a ‘perfect storm’, warn scholars By Jack Grove 12 February
European graduate enrolment in US rises 8 per cent But data show applications and enrolments from India and Saudi Arabia have plummeted By Ellie Bothwell 9 February
Mexico’s CETYS plans future in shadow of Trump’s wall Border institution co-hosts international conference with US universities as Trump presidency begins By John Morgan 9 February
TEF ‘others’ international students, claims scholar Keele University academic argues that the TEF ‘legitimises’ and ‘amplifies subordination’ of overseas students By Ellie Bothwell 9 February
Iranian could face death penalty for ‘spying’ More than 198,000 people have signed a petition in support of Ahmadreza Djalali By Jack Grove 8 February
Rediscovering the common good in higher education Look to Canada and northern Europe for lessons on reducing inequality, says Simon Marginson By Simon Marginson 7 February
Pressure to publish in India drives junk journal boom Poor monitoring in ‘second-tier’ institutions is also part of the problem, research indicates By Jack Grove 6 February
Global citizenship in HE a ‘loaded’ and ‘patronising’ Researchers in South Africa say focus instead on developing ‘globally competent graduates’ By Ellie Bothwell 4 February
International students ‘over-confident’, study suggests Academics think overseas students are unsuccessful at half of important activities, according to research By Ellie Bothwell 3 February
Reading great literature won’t improve Trump, says Tóibín Brooklyn author reflects on the new US president, Brexit and literature as he becomes chancellor of the University of Liverpool By Jack Grove 3 February
Mobile students have ‘higher levels of self-efficacy’ Study finds that students with greater self-belief are less likely to view new cultures as a ‘threatening challenge’ By Ellie Bothwell 2 February
How universities might shape their Brexit futures Oxford’s appointment of head of Brexit strategy offers sector food for thought By John Morgan 2 February
The World’s Most International Universities 2017 The institutions with the strongest global connections have a ‘cultural disposition’ to think beyond borders. Ellie Bothwell reports By Ellie Bothwell 1 February
International mature students 'look to Canada' Changes to government’s immigration system might lead to rise in adult students who are seeking permanent residency in country By Ellie Bothwell 31 January
Chinese PhD education ‘shifted from Soviet to US model’ Working paper suggests that US influence has led to growth and improvement of China’s doctoral education By Ellie Bothwell 31 January
Thousands of scholars call for US academic boycott But some academics suggest move would harm US universities and scholars ‘who desperately need support’ By Ellie Bothwell 31 January
Dual national academics: US travel ban will harm research Some scholars are already planning to boycott conferences and meetings in the US in response to Donald Trump’s executive order By Ellie Bothwell 30 January
Spain is most popular Erasmus+ destination Meanwhile, France sent the most students abroad through the programme, new figures show By Ellie Bothwell 27 January
Notre Dame: mixing study abroad and research Vice-president for internationalisation also suggests US institutions could work with UK universities By Ellie Bothwell 26 January
UK HE ‘should push for sector-specific’ Brexit deal UUK accused of failing to emulate sectors ‘from farming to finance’ in seeking special deal By John Morgan 25 January
Nicola Sturgeon praises Scottish universities’ internationalism First minister speaks at launch of Universities Scotland's global higher education campaign By John Elmes 25 January
Anglicising foreign students’ names to ‘reduce bias’ Research suggests that professors are more likely to respond to Chinese students with anglicised names By Ellie Bothwell 24 January
China: Shakespeare now welcome New academic partnership to build on the country’s deeper ‘engagement with world literature’ By Matthew Reisz 22 January
Is Trump to blame for students shunning the US? The US has long been losing its popularity with overseas students, says Marguerite Dennis By Marguerite Dennis 19 January
Cash-for-publications is ‘common practice’ Lucrative offer to professor renews concerns over 'unethical' contracts By Jack Grove 19 January
MIT president: Trump ‘will not change our mission’ But L. Rafael Reif admits the university may have to look for alternative funding sources and new ways to ‘stay connected’ to world By Ellie Bothwell 19 January
Is cash-for-papers worse than UK game-playing? Are Chinese universities doing the same with affiliations as UK institutions do with REF, asks Jack Grove By Jack Grove 19 January
Brexit prompts academics to consider future for modern languages Discipline needs to forge new research agendas and promote its benefits more effectively, workshop hears By Matthew Reisz 18 January
Finland funding cuts a ‘catastrophe’ for research Scholars fear reputation of country’s higher education sector will be damaged as evidence of brain drain mounts By Ellie Bothwell 17 January
Germany’s teaching excellence drive ‘creates new hierarchy’ Some universities in Germany are using extra cash to create elite flagship courses, says study By Jack Grove 17 January
Canada ‘most desirable’ country for EU students - not UK Australia also makes gains in list of most attractive English-speaking nations as US slips By Ellie Bothwell 16 January
Chinese academics promote dissent despite crackdown Scholars are ‘doing as much as they can’ to promote critical thinking among students despite suppression of liberal thought, study claims By Jack Grove 14 January
Education access problem ‘is poverty, not gender’ UN plan to eradicate gender inequality misses larger problem of low access rates linked to poverty, University of Cambridge experts warn By Jack Grove 12 January
UK could reap ‘depreciation dividend’ from Brexit But potential recruitment positives are reliant on Home Office policy, cautions major Hepi analysis By John Morgan 12 January
Will some overseas students dump the US post-Trump? Donald Trump’s election could prompt shifts in the world’s international student flows, some believe By John Morgan 12 January
Liberal arts colleges ‘less diverse’ than other privates Liberal arts colleges have lower levels of racial and socio-economic diversity among students, according to data collected by Times Higher Education By Ellie Bothwell 12 January
Hard Brexit a 'disaster' for UK universities Education committee hears University of Oxford’s head of Brexit strategy call for ‘openness’ By John Morgan 11 January
Argentine universities at heart of sustainable mobiles project New international consortium tackles major energy challenge By Matthew Reisz 10 January
Overseas students ‘helped offset’ US public university cuts Research shows that international student enrolment has risen as US state university funding has declined By Ellie Bothwell 10 January
Exiled Turkish professor ‘leading US university’ Medical scholar branded a ‘terrorist’ by Turkey over his alleged links to a US-based cleric is named head of an institution in Texas By Jack Grove 10 January
Lack of HE collaboration in Latin America ‘goes back centuries’ Brazilian scholar suggests the reasons why academic partnerships within the region are limited By Ellie Bothwell 7 January
Female academics not breaking Dutch glass ceiling Report bemoans ‘ruthlessly thick’ glass ceiling on route to professorships By Jack Grove 4 January
World insight: building a study abroad programme that works Trisha Craig on the changing face of study abroad programmes By Trisha Craig 27 December
Which European countries are best at facilitating student mobility? A comparison of some of the national policies aimed at addressing student mobility By Ellie Bothwell 20 December
Students ‘underestimate time required for class preparation’ Large-scale study at a top Danish university reveals mismatch between student and teacher expectations around learning By Jack Grove 20 December
The 20 most-read higher education stories of 2016 The most popular Times Higher Education stories of the last year revealed By THE reporters 19 December