Some countries of the Arab World are wealthy, which has allowed them to invest in higher education. The result has been strong universities that stood apart from others in the region. But recently a focus on quality has meant other nations are closing the gap

Turn on the caps: Should England reintroduce student number controls?

Gate closed: What now for international HE amid the anglophone visa crunch?

Rankings are not a be-all and end-all, but rather a tool that universities can use to help them become their best selves. The tables and articles in this supplement explore how different institutions are succeeding in pursuit of their varied missions

Best foot forward: Steps to ethical (and productive) networking

Sinking feeling: Can UK scholarship survive outside the research-intensives?

End of their tether: Will New Zealand’s universities see their fortunes rebound?

Left alone: Is Modi’s electoral setback a win for Indian universities?

Creeping disaster: What if a university went bankrupt?

Guiding light: Is academic mentoring working for everyone?

Falling silent: Will AI hasten the demise of modern language courses?