Management and governance
As more vice-chancellors across the UK emerge from educational backgrounds, rather than academic ones, they argue that academic bias and hierarchies need to be dismantled
Female higher education enrolment on the rise in parts of Asia but richer countries least diverse in terms of academics
‘Consultancy addiction’ contributes to boom-bust hiring practices in a sector where executives routinely ‘out-earn the premier’
The president of Technical University of Munich explains his recipe for breaking down silos while retaining deep disciplinary strength
Welsh regulator’s perceived failure to follow English sector lead on preventing misconduct seen as contributing to ‘patchy’ protections
A tactical takeover might have been easier in the short term, but Adelaide University will be better for being a marriage of equals, say David Lloyd and Peter Høj
Misappropriation of junior colleagues’ ideas is a betrayal. Requiring them to wait years for redress adds insult to injury, says Wyn Evans
Burgeoning compliance requirements ‘squeezing out’ other governance priorities, Australian conference hears
New LSE vice-chancellor discusses ‘Wild West’ US, dealing with campus protests and the personal turmoil that led him to make the switch to London
Universities’ instinct to ‘de-risk everything’ makes things worse for everybody, says academic émigré
John Cater, who is set to retire after 31 years at the helm of Edge Hill University, warns that sector finances have never been more challenging
The rules should quash the idea that a formal investigation is the only way to take action on disclosures or rumours of abuse by staff, says Anna Bull
Science Tokyo head says joining forces is an ‘effective strategy’ for institutions facing funding and demographic shortfalls
University to investigate claims that investigation into abuse in halls of residence was doctored by senior leaders, amid mounting political pressure
In the first round of voting 23,000 staff and alumni voted to establish the final candidates for the university’s chancellor role
The global cost pressures imposed by sector expansion oblige universities to embrace technology that is finally fulfilling the hype, says Anthony Finkelstein
New president of ‘Caltech of Middle East’ explains why Saudi belief in universities’ ability to transform society persuaded him to lead KAUST
Vice-chancellor steps down after five years at the helm to focus on treatment
New Sheffield provost discusses the future of diversity initiatives, the importance of free movement of scholars and why he is missing from sector statistics
Question remain over regulator’s political neutrality and extent of ‘meaningful’ dialogue with sector
New post-16 regulator finally comes into being as Welsh institutions face funding crisis
New Manchester vice-chancellor on why universities need to collaborate more closely, how to turn research into impact, and the ‘opportunity’ for the UK on international students
If elected, I will use my vast experience of higher education to help Oxford lead the way through the big challenges facing UK HE, says David Willetts
Controversial Pakistani politician disqualified, but those making the cut include William Hague, Peter Mandelson, David Willetts and Elish Angiolini
James Tooley vows to contest ‘serious’ claims as he faces inquiry at UK’s oldest private university
Diverging financial pressures are putting untold strain on common pay and pension arrangements. As recent pay awards constrain richer universities’ ability to reward their staff as they see fit while pushing others into further strife, might a breaking point be close? Tom Williams reports
Releasing details of Paddy Nixon’s final-year earnings of $A1.8 million would be ‘contrary to the public interest’, Canberra insists
New institution with power to appoint its own vice-chancellor seen as a possible model for improving struggling sector
Gender-critical professor says Dandridge report is another sign that campus free speech legislation is needed
With many of the world’s top universities sporting new heads, and tenures shrinking, experts call for initiatives to develop future leaders
Our student survey underlines the scale of the problem. Here are some tips on how to respond, say Rosa Freedman and Odeliya Lanir Zafir
Leadership recruits from outside academia bring new perspectives, and a few skeletons in the closet, to university administration
Leadership troubles at two Parisian mega-universities reflect ongoing debates around governance and academic culture, says Jean-Yves Mérindol
Diplomat Luis Vassy will lead the grande école after resignation of Mathias Vicherat amid domestic violence allegations
Report finds senior faculty who disagree with Beijing lose positions of authority while those who fall in line are rewarded
Geneticist Dennis Lo Yuk-ming confirmed as Rocky Tuan’s successor at Chinese University of Hong Kong
Theoretical physicist to succeed Sir Anton Muscatelli in September 2025
Veteran leader Stephen Parker recalled as institution battles deficit blowout and questions over governance
The Florida Tech president on creating a 'living, breathing' strategic plan, the explosion of the space industry and why diversity matters
University criticised for lack of transparency as governing body falls in line with government investigators
Amid increasing political attacks and with the nature of the role changing, universities should spend more time succession planning, says outgoing head of international presidents’ association
Two new reports, published by Advance HE, examine how nine different universities present themselves through official data
The British Museum learned it was wrong to brush off a whistleblower. Universities and journals should do the same, says David Sanders
Serving minister and former prime ministerial aspirant to lead capital city university
Institution that dispensed the highest vice-chancellor remuneration in sector’s history looking at course and job cuts
Vice-chancellors can often overestimate the savings from institutional mergers and underestimate their complex challenges, says Malcolm Prowle
University accused of breaching contracts as redundancies of specialist staff restrict student choice
Government should look to foster culture of collaboration after era of competition, says Hepi paper
Firm whose lawyer helped initiate ACU saga handed job of finding leakers
Opacity is a feature of a university sector that has ‘lost its way’, according to Australia’s newest sector leader
Sociologist credited with stabilising the distance learning institution, but will leave it facing fresh financial challenges and still reeling from Jo Phoenix tribunal ruling
John Cater credited with transforming Edge Hill University since taking on top job in 1993
Tenure of former LSE director thrown disastrously off course by Congressional grilling on antisemitism and subsequent student protests
Joining forces with medical school seen as just the start of sector ‘shake-up’ for head of newly formed institution
Critics warn that Health Sciences University – which incorporates chiropractic and osteopathic treatment – is ethically concerning and will mislead students and patients
Ex-Monash v-c to succeed Tony Chan at rising Saudi Arabian institution next month
Labour has placed its faith in better regulation sorting out the financial issues in the sector, but what tools and powers does an already overburdened organisation need to tackle its biggest challenge yet?
Departing London Met vice-chancellor says English regulator’s data-driven rules do not help socially disadvantaged students
Our experiences on a remote Massachusetts island showed us how liberal arts education could be, say Nathan Badger and Maya Rosen
Whitechapel base is ‘pivotal innovation’ for institution, claims vice-chancellor
