Europe to splash €35 billion on research in pandemic stimulus
Wave of money is ‘truly unprecedented’, says Italian rectors’ head, but some worry the money is too focused on technology transfer and that national plans overlap
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Asia Universities Summit to focus on spreading excellence
Fully virtual gathering to be held in partnership with Fujita Health University
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HE and FE unite locally as England-wide policy still ‘disjointed’
Using different models to bridge divide, universities and colleges could move towards more unified tertiary education systems
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Interview with Sudhir Hazareesingh
Wolfson History Prize winner explains how Toussaint Louverture was a ‘spiritual ancestor’ of Black Lives Matter
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Is there a catch to the UK’s £22 billion science spending pledge?
Recent cuts and scares have cast doubt on ministers’ commitment to harnessing science in pursuit of a levelled-up, post-Brexit innovation economy. Questions also remain about how funding should be...
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Melbourne focuses on ‘shared challenges’ in India strategy
Top Australian university to boost collaboration with India and Indonesia as China concerns wrack sector
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Innovative learning environments are key to unlocking Africa’s potential
Collaborative, technically enhanced experiential learning will prepare the continent’s vast young population for the digital future, says Laura Kakon
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UK university pension fund aims for net zero
Universities Superannuation Scheme will develop ‘meaningful short-, medium- and long-term targets’ towards carbon neutrality
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SDGs propelled our impact from the local to the global
The United Nations’ global goals have enabled French institutions to broaden the scope of their sustainable development work, says Anne Beauval
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Short-term government policies ‘holding back innovation’
Chief executive of biotechnology giant urges governments to provide long-term clarity on support for research
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What does the UK’s new industrial strategy mean for universities?
It is unclear what Theresa May’s policy will mean in practice, but it could draw universities into the heart of economic planning
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Horizon funding ‘up for debate again’ before UK spending review
Future association funding ‘fairly secure’ but must be discussed again with Treasury, says business secretary
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An ERA with impact needs broad and excellent research
Politicians developing the European Research Area must grasp how new knowledge comes about – and what it can do, says Jan Palmowski