European degree must not sideline humanities, universities warn
European Commission’s plans for international qualification should not only prioritise in-demand technologies, says guild
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‘Relief’ as reports suggest graduate visa will be retained
Rishi Sunak looking at launching a clampdown on recruitment agents but has backtracked on reforms to UK’s post-study work rights, according to reports
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Australian opposition gives qualified support to accord reforms
While offering no assurances over her party’s stance on forthcoming legislation, shadow education minister is a ‘big fan’ of preparatory courses
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Emeritus professors ‘excluded’ from UK open access deal
Policy expert told he would have to cover publication fee himself post-retirement alleges ‘blatant age discrimination’
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Quality concerns over Taiwan’s international student drive
More students are coming to Taiwan under the New Southbound Policy, but some believe both the quality of incoming students and the education on offer are being compromised
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Sunak ‘weaponising antisemitism’ over Gaza, Jewish scholars warn
As Pro-Palestinian encampments spread to more than 20 UK universities, a new organisation of Jewish academics has formed over concerns around the rise of antisemitism on campuses, and another warning...
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Review found billion-dollar hole in Johns Hopkins medicine budget
Deep financial dive at top US medical school found less money than expected and leaves some faculty feeling their research accounts were raided to fill gaps
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A vote for diversity: refining our reputation metrics
New reputation measure will reward universities that receive votes from scholars far and wide, says Mark Caddow
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We security guards won’t be taking the US approach to encampments
Our responsibility is to keep everyone safe and avoid the situation escalating into aggravated trespass or threats of violence, says George Bass
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How can we fix UK higher education? – part one
Universities are struggling financially amid frozen domestic fees and growing political hostility to international students. But while the public finances are stretched, July’s general election could...
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Winchester staff vote to strike over cuts and workload
Forty jobs set to go at university
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US lawmakers challenge ‘secrecy’ on Huawei-funded research grant
Members of US House issue bipartisan demand for details of private foundation giving $1 million annually using controversial Chinese company’s donations
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International education cutbacks ‘jeopardising Accord agenda’
Canberra should not stifle university revenue while unrolling expensive equity reforms, says implementation committee member
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Kyrgyzstan leaders reassure Pakistani students after mob attack
Politicians apologise after tensions between international students and locals culminate in violence in capital
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US Republicans allege bias in prestigious scholarships
House education committee, in new front for attacking academia, backs right-wing analysis that alleges political tilt in Truman and Rhodes awards