Chinese power ‘may lead to global academic censorship crisis’ Academic experts on China say the state may now issue demands in collaborations with Western universities By Ellie Bothwell 7 December
World University Rankings 2018 by subject: physical sciences results out now Expansion of league table reveals a more diverse list of countries and institutions By Ellie Bothwell 27 November
Chinese students ‘use university education to justify intolerant views’ Interviews with students and graduates in China ‘raise serious doubts’ about role of higher education in achieving cohesion By Ellie Bothwell 19 November
Indian institutions barred from using ‘university’ title Higher education regulator moves to correct confusion over status of specialist institutions By Jack Grove 17 November
A politically motivated boycott of Myanmar’s universities will punish the young Isolation is the last thing Myanmar needs if it is to develop its higher education system and encourage critical thought, write Kyle Anderson and Kyaw Moe Tun By Kyle Anderson 14 November
World University Rankings: boosting both competition and collaboration Scientific endeavour has for centuries been driven on by both competitive and collaborative spirit, and the rankings can boost both, says Phil Baty By Phil Baty 13 November
How to ‘robot-proof’ students for the age of AI Lifelong learning, real-world experience and a focus on ‘uniquely human attributes’ are key to preparing students for the future, says Joseph Aoun By Joseph Aoun 4 November
Chinese sitcom apologises for University of Nottingham slur Ningbo campus provost threatens legal action over ‘deliberate misrepresentation’ By Rachael Pells 3 November
Universities pressured to cut Myanmar ties over Rohingya crisis Some academics call for institutions to break all links with the country, while others say educational partnerships are key to building peace By Ellie Bothwell 2 November
Nightmare student feedback: ‘I can’t remember who the teacher was’ Kingsley Purdam on the relentless need to gather feedback – and why the results of doing so are not always of much value By Kingsley Purdam 31 October
How do research-intensive universities embrace inclusion? Speakers at the 2017 World Academic Summit discuss how world-class universities are embracing social inclusivity 27 October
Is China’s HE strategy too narrow to dominate the world rankings? Data suggest that more universities – and subject areas – will need to succeed on the world stage to sustain the country’s rise By Simon Baker 21 October
