The Arday case should prompt a rethink of university autonomy
Whatever the merits of his own appointment, time-honoured processes still disadvantage minorities. It鈥檚 time for external oversight, says Shamit Saggar
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Will smart glasses make it too risky to speak up in class?
AI-powered glasses may boost learning but they also pose obvious threats to privacy, academic integrity and the sanctity of the seminar room as a safe space to explore ideas. Are universities doing...
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Controversial economics discussion board back online after outage
Economics Job Market Rumors resurfaces after three-week outage,聽reviving debate over whether forum still matters to the profession
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鈥楥heckmate鈥 looms for traditional tests amid AI glasses epidemic
New Zealand case 鈥榯he tip of the iceberg鈥, and banning the technology will not solve the assessment problem, expert warns
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Manchester chancellor to lead review of Cambridge Arday support
Former prosecutor appointed as university confirms more details of investigation in wake of聽professor鈥檚 death
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The OfS鈥 response to its legal defeat is welcome but puzzling
A 鈥渘o surprises鈥 approach to regulation is good, but there was no surprise in the Sussex case because it was聽predetermined, says Sasha Roseneil
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Amendments likely as senators question Australian funding overhaul
Opposition calls on Labor to reconsider over-enrolment caps with bill facing rocky passage through Senate
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Carl Lygo: 鈥業 wouldn鈥檛 set up a private university today鈥
As he prepares to retire, Arden vice-chancellor reflects on challenges running for-profit institutions
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US visa pause delays international student enrolments
Applicants from China and India considering making other plans as embassies cancel appointments ahead of introduction of new rules
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Has Academic Twitter found its voice again?
Issues raised by Jason Arday case sent many scholars back on to platform now known as X for first time in years. But critics say Elon Musk-owned site is still no 鈥榟ealthy home鈥 for debate
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If China ends tenure, will its research excellence suffer?
Tongji University鈥檚 announcement that even tenured positions will be subject to performance review is likely to be mimicked elsewhere, says Grace Chau
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OfS promises 鈥榥o surprises鈥 approach after Sussex ruling
Regulator says it will adopt more collegiate聽attitude聽following High Court defeat
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News Talks podcast: Asia鈥檚 rising international student recruitment
We discuss how as Western countries have tightened their stances on international student recruitment, Asian countries have been quietly capitalising on these changes in student behaviour
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Times Higher Education Awards 2026: shortlist announced
Seven universities lead the way with four appearances each as finalists named across 20 categories
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Smith 鈥榤ore than keeping an eye鈥 on Cambridge Arday investigation
Minister tells peers OfS and others will closely examine findings of 鈥榠ndependent鈥 probe