Plan S architect reflects on US ‘disappointment’ and global hope
Robert-Jan Smits looks back on open access initiative ‘roller coaster’ after swapping European Commission for Eindhoven’s ‘booming’ innovation ‘ecosystem’
Robert-Jan Smits looks back on open access initiative ‘roller coaster’ after swapping European Commission for Eindhoven’s ‘booming’ innovation ‘ecosystem’
When credible concerns emerge about research validity, universities and journals must move quickly, writes John Ross
Most universities still rely on exams and assessed essays to grade their students. But as the fourth industrial revolution, employability and student satisfaction all rise up the agenda, many experts...
Tel Aviv University launches investigation into complaints made by African and Asian learners on industry-backed master’s
Australian government accused of ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’
Academics fear global reach of new Singaporean legislation could result in censorship of international academic journals
Study finds evidence of widespread, worldwide corruption in HE and lack of action from quality assurance bodies to stop it
China’s investments in talent circulation and innovation hubs hold many lessons for the UK’s international education ambitions, says Catherine Montgomery
English studies is a traditional big beast in the academy, but there are concerns that changes in student behaviour could put it on the endangered list. Seven academics give their views on whether...
HKU’s history, location, social context and educational and research ambitions combine to create a truly global university, says Ian Holliday
Tips from THE’s editor on how universities can shift the negative perceptions of higher education to reassert their value to society
Cutting-edge scientific research requires freedom from political constraint. To maximise progress, both Asia and the West should reflect on their priorities
The Chinese tech giant’s challenge for universities will be far from an isolated case and universities are not prepared for the nuanced reaction required, says John Ross
Western countries’ determination to tackle the migration crisis without taking any risks with their own personnel is wasteful and counterproductive, the Oxford anthropologist tells Matthew Reisz
While fundraising is growing, it involves more than ‘building relationships over a cup of coffee’