Mandatory ‘Indian knowledge’ course seen as ‘indoctrination’
New guidelines for government-funded universities in India lack critical engagement and follow a political agenda, scholars sayÂ
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US lawmakers encouraging three-year degree experiments
On a bipartisan basis, members of Congress see value in federal government tweaking rules to allow and encourage quicker pathways
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Politicians need help to transcend shouty idealism about hitting targets
Researchers can help policymakers get to grips with what is and isn’t possible in areas such as hydrogen fuel production, says Tracey Brown
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Latin America University Rankings 2023: methodology
The World University Rankings performance indicators are the heart of the Latin America University Rankings, but we make some adjustments to take account of the region’s unique characteristics
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Impact Rankings 2024: time to register
First-time universities can now sign up to participate, while others can confirm their registration for another yearÂ
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UK’s National Cancer Research Institute to close
Loss of organisation, blamed on funding ‘uncertainty’, described as ‘shocking news’
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Shining a light on the mother continent
The inaugural Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings call attention to the region’s success and provide a framework for development, writes Phil Baty
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Nobelists divided over ‘sink or swim’ mentorship in science
Laureate says research laboratories ‘are not kindergartens’, but other prizewinners urge a more supportive approach
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Should college leaders criticise presidential candidates?
The prospect of a Donald Trump or Ron DeSantis run for the White House has enraged many across the sector but others have decided to remain conspicuously silent
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Public universities shine in É«ºÐÖ±²¥â€™s first Africa rankings
Inaugural league table reveals strong performance by institutions beyond wealthy South Africa, with public universities outperforming private ones in four pillars
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Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings 2023 digital edition
É«ºÐÖ±²¥â€™s new framework for measuring the strengths of sub-Saharan African universities will support innovation and impact in the fast-changing region
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Biology needs one journal, not 4,000, says Nobel prizewinner
Aaron Ciechanover criticises profits of Nature publisher and backs mega-journal model
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Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings 2023: results announced
The University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa leads first ever ɫºÐÖ±²¥ ranking for the region
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Government policy ‘exacerbates bush divide’ for overseas students
Regional Australian university to resurrect city campus, as graduate work rights and online study limits douse interest from international learners
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Sci-Hub use soaring in Japan
Surge in downloads ‘reflects industry failure’ to meet sector’s needs amid rising demand for papers, researchers say