African and Asian researchers ‘face greatest mobility obstacles’
Global survey suggests benefits of overseas collaboration are not evenly shared
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Asia University Rankings 2016: Strength in depth helps Asian universities rise up the rankings
Policy drives backed by serious funding make Asia an R&D force to be reckoned with
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Asia University Rankings 2016: Malaysia must refocus to develop as a higher education power
The country spends more on higher education than many of its regional neighbours, so why isn’t this reflected in the Asia University Rankings?
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É«ºÐÖ±²¥ World University Rankings 2019: a future beyond borders
Australia’s Monash University takes a multifaceted approach to preparing its graduates for an increasingly globalised and digital economy, says Margaret Gardner
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Plan S: how important is open access publishing?
The advent of Plan S promises to turbocharge the open access movement, but amid pushback from researchers and publishers, Rachael Pells examines whether the demand for published research truly merits...
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Letters – 18 October 2018
Implementation, not intent, is flaw with REF Three scholars have argued that the research excellence framework’s reliance on hasty peer review by generalists limited sample size and accuracy (“The...
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Forward thinking: É«ºÐÖ±²¥ University Leaders Survey 2018
What are vice-chancellors’ insights into the trends, threats and priorities affecting the future of the university? Nearly 200 leaders of world-ranked universities give their views on where the...
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Eurasia ‘needs its own Bologna Process’
Cultural and linguistic cohesion required if region is to fulfil its higher education potential, experts say
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University admissions: which system is the fairest?
Standardised test scores, interviews, entrance exams, choosing the top percentage of applicants: all are used in university admissions. Ellie Bothwell asks which methods provide the most honest...
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Europe: A Natural History, by Tim Flannery
Book of the week: the continent’s ecosystems have been shaped and reshaped by alien species, says Tom Cameron
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Looking ahead: É«ºÐÖ±²¥â€™s University Leaders Survey
Where will higher education be in 2030? Our survey asks university leaders what they think the next decade holds for the sector
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China could overtake US on research impact by mid-2020s
Trends analysis shows end of ‘US hegemony’ in research may not be far off
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Parents worldwide contribute to cost of university, finds survey
However, students in the US, Canada and the UK experience some of the highest ‘funding gaps’, according to a global HSBC analysis
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Australian university to offer courses in Myanmar
Murdoch University signs agreement with Kaplan to deliver master’s degrees in Yangon