The shock victory of Geert Wilders’ far-right party in the Netherlands’ 2023 election has led to reduced funding for higher education and research, curbs on international student numbers and concerns for academic freedom and the country’s reputation as a research powerhouse. Emily Dixon reports
We need careful, systematic overhaul and the taking of responsibility not just by universities but also by local and national government, says Ellen Wright
Innovation cluster, new medical school and cautious growth of non-local student numbers high on the agenda of president of leading Hong Kong research university
Universities can learn from the sustainable use of textiles in South America, where traditional knowledge is integrated with innovation to create a positive impact, says Jade McLachlan
