US struggle for equity in research grants linked to elite dominance
As NIH pushes for improvement on racial and gender measures, drag attributed to growing segment of non-diverse principal investigators
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Over-reliance on China and India leaves UK universities ‘exposed’
Governments could bankrupt three-quarters of institutions by blocking students from travelling abroad, says vice-chancellor
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Quest University suspends operations amid financial struggles
Small Canadian private university to end classes after this semester, while holding out hope for future revival
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Australian international education earnings on the rise
Multibillion-dollar industry bouncing back as visa grants and international arrivals surge
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Finns float plans for tuition fees for second degrees
Charging students who already have a similar degree could gain traction among politicians tiptoeing around free higher education ahead of April’s elections
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Relationships register or full ban is ‘catch-22’ for universities
OfS’ proposed scheme might unintentionally endorse personal relationships between staff and students, campaigners warn
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Was Phakeng unfairly forced out or ill-suited to leadership?
As soon as the departure of the Cape Town vice-chancellor was confirmed, the debate over her legacy began
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Financial pressures ‘erode public support for research spending’
Sector must show tangible benefits of funding or public will prioritise other things, poll finds
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Transformative change starts with responsible research
We have a duty to teach the next generation of business leaders about inclusivity, sustainability and corporate responsibility, say Erika H. James and Ilian Mihov
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UK degree classifications are no longer fit for purpose
The honours system has too narrow a scope and too few grades. Why not embrace the Hear and the GCSE scale, asks Zahir Irani
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Female researchers close global mobility gap on men
Analysis using authors’ affiliations also finds female researchers prefer Italy and Spain, while more of their male counterparts go to Japan
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Brussels pledges ‘immediate’ Horizon talks once UK-EU deal done
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says discussions will begin once new Northern Ireland framework is confirmed
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Alabama cheers basketball star despite alleged role in killing
Member of leading US collegiate basketball team keeps winning games after allegedly delivering gun said to have been used by teammate and friend in murder
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‘Outdated views’ blamed as California system bans online degrees
University closes loophole that had allowed students to craft a fully online programme but critics say decision relied on ‘unsupported claims’
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UEA vice-chancellor David Richardson quits amid financial crisis
Biochemist ends nine-year tenure at Norwich institution after staff pass vote of no confidence