UK research’s islands of excellence need flood defences
As a loss-maker, research is under pressure as fears of insolvency rise. But universities must do all they can to shore up a key element of their impact
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THE-Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings research success survey
Are research careers meritocratic? Do universities do enough to support researchers? Is impact more important than publications? Is interdisciplinarity the key to new discoveries? Can...
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Who should drive the engine of social mobility?
There will always be a political temptation to charge universities with improving a school system that leaves some students underprepared
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REF 2021: Social sciences on the up as arts and humanities shrink
Main panel C records biggest increase in number of submissions and participating staff
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THE Leaders Survey 2021: Running a university during a pandemic
When the current generation of university leaders applied for their posts, none of the job descriptions mentioned Covid-19. So how have they found the past 18 months? And what about the future,...
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Is university leaders’ optimism justified?
Amid a recognition of numerous threats, leaders remain convinced that their institutions will be OK
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Is the REF still useful?
Block grants need to be divided up, but UK research quality does not depend on a regular national audit
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Times Higher Education’s Digital Teaching Survey results
Universities’ wariness of online instruction was suddenly swept aside last year by Covid-19. But how successful has the overnight digital transition been? Is it sustainable? And should it be? Paul...
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Times Higher Education’s Power of Place survey
Those planning new universities might think that a good institution will attract top staff wherever it is located. But is the quality of the environment beyond the ivory tower really so insignificant...
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As new lockdowns loom, is digital pedagogy ready?
The loss of international income makes the improvement of universities’ online offerings all the more urgent
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Can concerns about value for money be accommodated online?
If policymakers are worried about the cost of degrees, why aren’t living expenses taken into account?
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THE Leaders Survey: Will Covid-19 leave universities in intensive care?
Has the online transition worked out? How far are student numbers likely to decline? Will governments still have money to invest in universities and research after the pandemic is over? And what does...
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University networks will struggle to revive European identity
Protecting the European research budget offers better long-term hopes of saving the European project
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Will academia’s future require a secret liquor cabinet?
University finances are supposedly staring into the abyss – but we shouldn’t get giddy, says Paul Jump
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Times Higher Education’s Power of Place Survey 2020
THE aims to probe the institutional and geographical factors that recruit and retain university staff