China ‘stands to gain’ if scholars spurn Trump’s US Some academics and students may choose to move to China over the US, says leading scholar By Ellie Bothwell 6 March
Mobility data underline risks of UK leaving Erasmus+ Report shows majority of international mobility went through EU scheme By John Elmes 2 March
Students’ debilitating fear of failure must be addressed On University Mental Health Day, Geoffrey Cantor calls on institutions to significantly expand their mental health provision By Geoffrey Cantor 2 March
Online paraphrasing tools ‘facilitating plagiarism’ Research shows certain online tools can help ‘avoid detection’ by plagiarism checking software By John Elmes 1 March
US university to teach students how to identify fake news Students will assess how social media feeds influence their views as part of new programme By Ellie Bothwell 28 February
Cost concerns drive NYU to help students graduate faster University announces new initiatives designed to reduce problems around affordability By Ellie Bothwell 23 February
Free tuition pledge under fire in Philippines New policy may not benefit poorer households, say officials By Holly Else 23 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
The rise of eSports in higher education Competitive gaming is gaining mainstream recognition by establishing itself in universities among students and academics By Hilary Lamb 23 February
Do we need modern language graduates in a globalised world? Six academics offer their views on the state of language learning in a populist climate By Contributors 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
Overpraise is everywhere, and universities are not immune Relentless celebration is diluting genuine achievement, affecting students and staff in different ways, writes Peter Larcombe By Peter Larcombe 22 February
Nearly half of US community college students might drop out New survey finds that 47 per cent of students might withdraw due to lack of money By Ellie Bothwell 21 February
Minister calls for tougher penalties to combat essay mills UK government asks for new guidance to help universities tackle custom essay writing services By John Elmes 21 February
'Mismatch’ between Silicon Valley and universities Study claims California’s higher education policy environment has led to the ‘stagnation’ of the state’s universities By Ellie Bothwell 21 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
‘Father of eugenics’ should not be erased from academic history Campaigners who want to erase the controversial figures from universities’ pasts are wrong, say Niall McCrae and Roger Watson By Niall McCrae 19 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
Cultural exploration main factor for teen study abroad interest Culture bigger draw than academic advancement while most students have safety fears, survey finds By Ellie Bothwell 18 February
AI ‘to revolutionise higher education’ Technology identified by NMC Horizon Report as having ‘potential to enhance’ online learning By John Elmes 17 February
Harvard students organise ‘teach-in’ in protest at Shkreli talk Controversial pharmaceutical executive faced protests as he delivered speech By Hilary Lamb 16 February
Campus Capital fund seeks to ape US start-up success Venture capital fund aims to give students experience of investing By David Matthews 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
TEF could redefine idea of ‘great’ universities Nottingham Trent head also warns that damage to overseas, EU recruitment will harm quality of education for home students By John Morgan 15 February
How to teach: 13 top teaching tips for university lecturers Respondents to the 2017 THE Teaching Survey give their words of lecturing wisdom By Jack Grove 14 February
Real campus qualities ‘impact retention and graduation’ Scholar says campus environments ‘matter more than universities realise’ By Ellie Bothwell 14 February
Pen and paper 'beats computers for retaining knowledge' Survey of students across 10 countries suggests handwriting and printed books have advantages over digital materials By Ellie Bothwell 13 February
Nine out of 10 UK universities ‘restrict free speech’ Free Speech ranking claims quarter of institutional administrations are ‘actively censoring speech’ By John Elmes 11 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
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
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
Private provider figures raise questions over completion rates Pearson responds to figures on UK providers by saying it acts when colleges ‘recruit without integrity’ By John Morgan 9 February
‘Delays’ to UK government research ‘worse than embarrassing’ Key research on higher education ‘getting dusty’ on Whitehall shelves, according to former insider By John Morgan 8 February
Universities South Africa head predicts 'challenging' year Ahmed Bawa accepts concerns on fees, which sparked protests in 2016, still persist By John Elmes 7 February
England: universities urged to work more closely with schools But new Offa guidance appears to stop short of mandating universities to sponsor them By John Elmes 7 February
Government ‘starts process’ on student loans sale Move aimed at reducing national debt is ‘economic illiteracy’, warns NUS By John Morgan 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
Reaction: UK higher education sector responds to Ucas application figures Key figures from the sector have their say on ‘worrying’ figures 2 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
‘Market movements’ could change nature of universities Dramatic student number shifts revealed by Ucas figures come as uncertainty looms on multiple fronts By John Morgan 2 February
EU student applications to UK down 7% after Brexit vote Ucas January deadline figures show 5% fall across all students By John Morgan 2 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
Trump's immense power already a threat to universities Immigration restrictions jeopardise traditions that made US universities great, writes John Morgan By John Morgan 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
Renaissance of the medieval world Old Germanic languages are back in vogue, but what value are they to a modern-day graduate? Alice Durrans writes By Alice Durrans 26 January
Winners and losers in battle for students revealed Universities’ records on admissions for different ethnic and social groups also highlighted By John Morgan 26 January
Some college ‘is better than none’, study suggests First transnational study of how university dropouts fare in the labour market suggests any exposure to higher education is better than none By Jack Grove 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
‘Study drugs’ fail to help students boost grades Stimulants such as Ritalin – prescribed for ADHD – are being used by students, but the academic benefit is ‘illusory’ By Hilary Lamb 24 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
Variability in marking ‘too high’, says study Author of new paper on grading reliability says universities need to tackle ‘pernicious’ issue By John Elmes 23 January
‘Get house in order’ on staff-student liaisons, says NUS officer Student leader calls for clearer rules on student-staff relationships after Sussex report into abusive lecturer case By Jack Grove 20 January
Universities take 14 out of 100 places on Stonewall list Cardiff University is highest placed HE institution in list of LGBT-friendly employers for second successive year By Alice Durrans 19 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
Trump presidency to start student loans battle Leading Democrat puts education secretary nominee under pressure on loans and ‘non-existent’ higher education record By John Morgan 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
A new frontier: US academia under President Trump John Morgan considers the impact on students and US scholars, and the political earthquake’s potential positives By John Morgan 19 January