Universities ‘beacons of hope’ in ‘undiplomatic times’
But academics need to navigate political tensions, even in their classrooms
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Academic life for women ‘is like snakes and ladders’
Efforts will only go so far without changes to ‘mindsets’ in Asia, says editor of new book
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Richard Ernst, 1933-2021
Tributes paid to a Nobel laureate forever seeking ways to ‘apply the fundamentals of chemistry in our everyday lives’
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Civil partnerships: dos and don’ts for successful industry collaboration
When it comes to industry collaboration, Eiichi Saitoh knows that experience is the best teacher. Here are his tried-and-tested tips for success
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New Singapore centres aiming to put Asia on world AI research map
Academics involved say they also have a responsibility to ensure technology is used ethically in real life, particularly amid Covid-19 Â
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Indian academics fear for historic archive
Delhi redevelopment could put irreplaceable documents at risk, say scholars
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Queer studies scholars forge their own paths across Asia
Asian academics lend their own languages and experiences to the budding field of queer studies, says ‘godmother’ of the Taiwan LGBT movement
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What do Covid vaccines mean for future of university-industry ties?
Universities are looking to take more vaccine creation processes in-house, as Oxford head warns that coronavirus jabs have created ‘perverse’ profit incentives, reports David MatthewsÂ
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Outcry over Turkish research institute denying Armenian genocide
Scholars say that the new institute, whose remit describes the genocide as ‘baseless’, will lack credibility
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Overseas scholars increasingly jittery about travel to China
Recent detentions may put a dampener on field research and outreach, even if borders reopen
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Elite universities acknowledge need to help regional campuses
Outreach with less prestigious and rural institutions vital, sector leaders say
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Concern over Azerbaijan ruling family influence at Oxford centre
Sister-in-law of Azerbaijan’s autocratic president sits on board of centre set up to study country after brokering a £10 million donation
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Covid and geopolitical tensions ‘stem Asian brain drain’
Interplay of pandemic, geopolitics and demographics generating ‘significant movement in this part of the world’
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India has renewed push for mutual recognition of qualifications
Employers, universities and students are demanding bilateral recognition of Indian qualifications. Eldho Mathews explains why it matters
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World Reputation Rankings 2021: methodology
Our Academic Reputation Survey forms the foundation for these rankings, meaning that they are built on the insights of a representative sample of global experts