Australian Liberals ‘rejected founder’s higher education ideals’
Liberal politicians glorify Robert Menzies but few share his love for universities, says former Melbourne v-c Glyn Davis
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Salaries the priority as India mulls role of new research funder
New funding should be used to lure researchers from industry and overseas, experts say
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Sweden mulls law change to fight online hate against researchers
Academics and public health officials quit Covid-19 research or need police protection after attracting threats
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As a teacher with dyslexia, I found the move online eye-opening
Many of us with learning disabilities struggle to process hour-long lecture recordings but pedagogical flexibility and online support offer new ways ahead, says Gemma Ahearne
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US college trustees must push back on tuition fee increases
Too many trustees misunderstand or forget their fiduciary responsibilities and become co-opted by institutional presidents, says James Koch
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Long-term reform debated as China prepares for more online tests
Postgraduate admissions assessments may have digital element despite falling number of Covid cases
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The developing world needs more specialist universities
Pakistan’s labour shortages illustrate that well-rounded graduates also need to be properly prepared for specific industries, says Tahir Shah
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Feedback is everywhere in academia – but more feedback is needed
John McKendrick has recently concluded that we are letting down unsuccessful job applicants by not providing full and constructive feedback
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A-level grade inflation ‘could destabilise admissions again’
Experts praise decision to remove controversial algorithm but warn better than expected scores could put pressure on sector
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Transnational education will resist the post-pandemic recruitment crunch
A global recession will accelerate the latest shift away from high-cost study destinations, say Janet Ilieva and David Pilsbury
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Paul Alivisatos named as next University of Chicago president
Berkeley provost must overcome financial challenges back at his alma mater
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Covid’s drain on US academic science starts raising alarm
Toll on younger scientists highlights lack of research-specific pandemic aid
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Australia tells universities to focus on commercialising research
Government encourages shift away from reliance on international student revenue, but expert questions whether this is possible