University of Texas embraces state-funded ‘Liberty Institute’
Suggested new avenue for conservative donor influence opposed by students
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Rigid system pushes Chinese students to unscrupulous agents
Thousands of families are on a ‘high risk’ path to overseas education
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Drive to cut English fee cap raises questions on DfE stance
Sector figures disagree on whether DfE is on board with using £7,500 cap to cut loan outlay and ‘squeeze’ non-priority subjects
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Academic workshops: how we build back better
Four experts from the University of Bath give tips on how to create an open, creative and non-hierarchical environment at your next workshop
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Dutch student-loan shift ‘blocks progression to master’s degrees’
Statistics Netherlands finds that a switch away from grants has cut some students’ education short – despite government promises
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Reliance on journal rankings is undermining academic integrity
Careers can depend on publishing in higher-quartile journals, but the statistics are too easily gamed, says Jakša Cvitanić
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Humanist Reason, by Eric Hayot
Robert Eaglestone finds much to admire in an unapologetic attempt to justify the humanities in their own terms
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Oriel U-turns on removing Cecil Rhodes statue
Despite backing removal last year, Oxford college says report noted challenges, including government policy
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Limited relief for universities in New Zealand budget
Underwhelming increases in teaching subsidies and student benefits, while research misses out
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Australian university aims for ‘below-zero’ carbon emissions
ANU vows to be a negative net emitter by the end of the decade, as Adelaide unveils the panels and batteries powering its country campus
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Doctoral student held by Egypt pleads for help from universities
Waleed Salem has been unable to leave home country after being jailed during research
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Research grant veto powers need guidance, Australian scholars say
Researchers press for ministerial code of conduct amid fears that latest political intervention may never be resolved
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Scrapping foundation year funding ‘would end vital second chance’
English universities argue foundation years diversify STEM intake, as Augar call to scrap funding comes back on agenda
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International students cautious about recruitment agent ‘bias’
New survey to mark launch of É«ºÐÖ±²¥ Student also reveals disruption to study plans wrought by the pandemic
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Does the UK need medical schools?
Universities’ nominal control of undergraduate medical training belies the fractured reality, says Jonathan Rees