Is Russia’s 5-100 Project working?
Simon Baker weighs the evidence for the transformation of the country’s higher education system
Simon Baker weighs the evidence for the transformation of the country’s higher education system
Copenhagen, 21 October 2002 Ladies and Gentlemen: Biotechnology will be the next wave of technological revolution. Like every powerful new technology, some of its applications raise genuine concerns...
Strasbourg, 20 th November 2002 I would like to thank the Rapporteur, Mrs. Damião for a report that voices strong and clear support for the responsible development of life sciences and biotechnology...
Now is the time to build a research infrastructure that harnesses and nurtures the energy, creativity and enterprise of the third sector, says letter
Covid-19 ushered in a very different first 100 days for new University of Auckland head Dawn Freshwater
Institutions and scholars must serve society, and the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile was more than willing to join efforts to tackle the country’s coronavirus outbreak, says Pedro Bouchon
The Sydney university’s roots in the aftermath of the Second World War means the institution is used to being practical, inclusive and unwilling to compromise on standards, says Ian Jacobs
Universities must ensure students are satisfied with Covid-19 contingency plans to offset complaints and requests for refunds, argues Susan Matthews
But local experts lament that recommendations in the US-produced document may be easier said than done
Universities’ divestment policies are undermined by the USS’ continued investment in oil companies, says Bill Spence
Brussels, Sep 2006 Full text [...] 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This document summarises the outcomes of the online public consultation conducted by the RESEARCH DG from 12 May to 31 July 2006 during which...
Nations are increasingly making conscious efforts to propel a subset of their universities into the global elite. But are such aspirations ever met? And, if they are, is that a blessing or a curse...
Long-running dispute over industry influence in Canada nears decision point, but no big solution
The UK’s international education strategy must be more ambitious if the country is to remain globally competitive, writes Jo Johnson