‘Radical’ review for NSS as ministers say it drives down standards
Move is part of package on red tape that also includes call for universities not to ‘feel pressured’ to join voluntary awards such as the Athena SWAN gender equality charter
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English universities face tiered restrictions in Covid lockdowns
Union says some aspects of new advice are ‘confusing, expensive and at times silly’
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É«ºÐÖ±²¥ Awards 2020: shortlist announced
More than 80 institutions make the shortlists across 20 categories
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Lectures’ days are numbered at Leeds as new v-c takes charge
Simone Buitendijk emphasises that efforts to improve diversity must not be left to under-represented groups as she takes top job at Yorkshire powerhouse
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US universities defend reopening plans as virus spreads
Campus leaders see justification in limited outbreaks and grateful students
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Covid drives Chinese university to embrace digital transformation
‘HyFlex’ learning and cutting-edge virtual reality techniques set to help students and staff bridge physical and language barriers
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Are university leaders up to the challenges of the ‘phygital’ world?
To navigate the pandemic, organisations need a frank review of their competencies, at both senior management and board level, says Michael Hartmann
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Plan to keep Covid-hit students on UK campuses ‘irresponsible’
Union criticises government guidance and reiterates call to keep teaching online-only until Christmas
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Australia has been generous, international students say
New developments suggest Covid fallout may not be as devastating as feared for international education flows
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Russell Group ‘assuming’ UK will not join Horizon Europe
Some universities fear losing 40-50 per cent of international student numbers in Covid crisis, MPs also hear
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Labour calls for ‘urgent’ action on UK campus coronavirus testing
Letter from shadow universities minister follows Sage paper warning over impact of return to campuses
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Australia cancels Chinese scholars’ visas
Literature specialists barred as Australia’s relationship with China sinks another notch
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Sir John Kingman to step down as UK Research and Innovation chair
Former Treasury official to leave in May 2021
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Australian academics muzzled and journal papers altered: survey
Self-censorship, fuelled by fears of media misrepresentation and overstepping expertise, is more problematic than external suppression
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Opportunity looms for Australia’s independent sector
Soaring demand and a slightly more even playing field augur well for private and independent higher education providers