The big idea: one change that could transform universities
What single change to university practice would have the most positive and far-reaching consequences? Eight academics and thinkers give us their views
What single change to university practice would have the most positive and far-reaching consequences? Eight academics and thinkers give us their views
Four institutions hope science-focused campus will be exempted from student numbers cap
Country’s vice-chancellors conceived exchange programme, only to abandon it as focus shifted to recruitment
In the very different cultures of St Vincent and the Faroe Islands, whaling forms a key part of their identity. Scholar Russell Fielding gets a real insight into the hunting tradition. Matthew Reisz...
The humanities professor discusses her passion for human rights, how universities can work with refugees, and learning to stop apologising
Tsinghua provost urges researchers to take the risks required to achieve major breakthroughs
In an unpredictable, increasingly digital age, Singapore’s universities are rethinking how to equip alumni with relevant skills throughout their lives
Uclan role in Preston Model sheds light on what a Labour government could mean for universities, beyond the fees pledge
Despite his stressful sudden exit from Papua New Guinea, John Warren insists that Western universities must continue to send staff to institutions in the developing world
China’s leading universities are soaring up the global and Asian tables, largely driven by improvements in citation impact, says Ellie Bothwell
The former leader of the University of York on how his new role’s focus on technology made the decision an easy one
The capital value of slaves made it possible for white livelihoods to flourish, writes Martin Myers
What are vice-chancellors’ insights into the trends, threats and priorities affecting the future of the university? Nearly 200 leaders of world-ranked universities give their views on where the...
Review of UK guidelines says junior scholars should spend 20 per cent of time on their own projects and personal development
Donald Trump’s election prompted US scientific leaders to get more of their own into public office. However, as the midterm elections loom, progress on bringing analytical skills into the political...