Leadership

Father of multiple intelligences theory says pursuit of deep inquiry is ‘a foolish investment’ in today’s AI-driven world

Amid the pandemic shutdown, Bashir M. Al-Hashimi took the reins of a faculty at King’s College London. He shares his key lessons in how to quickly settle in with a remote team

How can universities ensure that students learn vital lessons in sustainability in all their courses? Anna McKie talks to three leaders who have already done so

Communications experts at leading universities say Covid-19 could be ‘make or break’ for institutions’ prestige 

Vice-chancellor says sector should aim to get to a point where losing staff from diverse backgrounds is no longer a worry

The pandemic crisis may offer less established institutions a chance to shine, says Ellie Bothwell

Almost all higher education institutions in the country have signed a document committing to combating the climate crisis, says Göran Finnveden

Appointment continues a flourishing trend of university leaders hopping between UK and Australia

Oldest state-funded military college has history of venerating Confederacy

Despite numerous announcements by the University of British Columbia, indigenous leaders see big talk from a big institution, but no clearer answers on finding balance

Seeking out students for personal tutoring in socially distanced times is the labour-intensive but necessary task that may defeat universities, says Michael Wynn-Williams

NYU Abu Dhabi’s vice-chancellor explains how her institution kept its campus open during the pandemic and what others can learn from this experience

After students gather to party, campus moves to online one week into semester

Commission recommends launch of Digital Service Academy to address shortage of talent in federal government

Covid-19 ushered in a very different first 100 days for new University of Auckland head Dawn Freshwater

Former Ohio State president pledges focus on pandemic, race and environment

Universities must put as much effort into equality and diversity strategies as they do into other areas, say leading academics

Leader of US’ most prominent historically black university says proper funding of such institutions will improve diversity in academia

Reuben College will open to students in 2021 and focus on interdisciplinary research addressing global challenges

Louise Richardson says universities should have ‘robust debates’ about the role of historical figures

Guidance confirms most planning blended teaching approach from autumn, but specifics will vary based on location, size and type of university

The secretary of higher education for the state of New Jersey talks about her path to a career in policy, family history and handling racist attitudes at college

Anticipating a renewed coronavirus outbreak, California State University plans for semester online

Who will be the winners in the post-pandemic academic job market? Three experts reflect on the skills that will be prized in the ‘new normal’

Universities are steering the country’s response to Covid-19 in the absence of political leadership, which is helping citizens value higher education, says rector

Minister promises to reward universities that go back to teaching as Bolsonaro’s administration battles with state governors over pandemic policy

Covid-19 crisis the suspected trigger, as university offers no reasons for chancellor’s resignation or vice-chancellor’s leave of absence

After sex crime conviction, elite university gave financier-donor his own office

US university eyes overhauled residential experience for the autumn, possible wait until 2021

Continuing remote teaching in the autumn will be unsustainable for some institutions, warns leader of online college

Coronavirus crisis may make institutions more eager to please to students, but ‘tensions’ already in evidence

But vice-chancellor says UK sector is at ‘tipping point’ of culture change 

Analysis of THE World University Rankings data shows number of women leading highest-ranking institutions has risen slightly

President of research powerhouse Sigbritt Karlsson calls for realism about openness while continuing to foster culture of innovation and entrepreneurialism

Sydney v-c says upcoming move to London ‘made more interesting’ by uncertainty around city’s global position 

Legal scholar to return to UK to succeed Michael Arthur in January 2021

Sustainability is a priority in higher education, but information on best practice is sparse, writes Vivienne Reiner

Rachel Kyte’s previous roles in supra-national bodies make the new dean of Tufts University’s Fletcher School of international relations determined to see the academy play its part in rescuing multilateralism and addressing climate change, writes John Gill

Academia has gone green in a big way in recent years, but some doubt whether it will make much difference to the planet. Nick Mayo speaks to scholars and students to assess the sector’s environmental record

Times Higher Education analysis shows heads of institutions last longer in US than in UK or Australia

Analysis of the backgrounds of leaders in the world top 400 reveals turnover is high but diversity low among presidents and vice-chancellors

Northwestern head says declining terms of presidents leave serving leaders wondering when they will be pushed out

The live unveiling of Germany’s Excellence Strategy institutions is greeted by champagne, confetti and a changing of attitudes

Law dean calls Amy Wax’s views ‘repugnant’ but does not answer demands for her removal

Analysis of academic survey suggests differences in perceived university prestige based on age of scholar

New vice-chancellor of federal university to focus on boosting international programmes and ‘selling London brand’ post-Brexit  

US’ top producer of research papers hopes stance will force major gains in open access

Review says university’s handling of case created ‘profoundly unsatisfactory outcome for almost every single person involved’

Data on nationality of presidents and vice-chancellors among top 400 institutions shows vast majority come from own system

Solutions from the UK and the US on how to improve diversity in leadership roles

The president emeritus of Nanyang Technological University says be prepared to answer endless questions and learn to control your ego

Pressures on sector call for ‘brave leadership’ – which includes showing ‘vulnerability’ and transparency – some experts believe

Robert MacIntosh considers how university staff should approach the management merry-go-round of vice-chancellors, pro vice-chancellors and department heads

Analysis of THE World University Rankings data shows no progress in number of women leading highest-ranked institutions

Difficult conversations about student complaints and colleagues’ underperformance will test the skills and judgement of senior academic staff, says Robert MacIntosh

New group of eight universities, joined by MIT and Stanford, sees lack of private investment in ‘niche’ university research as a key barrier

Automatic green cards for international PhD graduates at US universities could restore America’s ‘competitive advantage’, says Robert Zimmer

With many doctoral candidates unhappy and reporting mental health problems, Emma Pierson suggests ways supervisors could reduce pressures

University leaders are increasingly expected to communicate directly with staff and students, often on controversial topics – how should they handle this tricky task?

Forum of top university leaders will share best practice on management strategies