Why aren’t UK universities taking a lead in this crisis?
Now is the time for the higher education sector to get ahead of questionable government policy, say Chik Collins, Peter Jones and Marjorie McCroryÂ
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During this crisis, publishers must allow greater access to their content
Universities are scrambling to streamline online learning and temporarily removing barriers to scholarly content will be a huge help, says Anna VernonÂ
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International students across Europe face ‘chaos’
The erection of borders, disrupted transport and fear of infection mean many will have to stay put, but their mental health could be at risk, universities are warned
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‘Go home’ advice causing confusion among stranded students
The coronavirus will have a ‘massive effect’ on the international student market, and UK universities need to be clearer about their guidance and support for those students, experts have warned
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Now is a good time for the UK to ditch the REF and the TEF
Both are too resource-intensive to be sustainable during this crisis, and their objectives can be achieved through other measures, argues Dorothy Bishop
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Lecturing into your laptop is not nearly enough
Good online pedagogy is all about readability, comprehension checks – and endless clicks, says Nicholas Murgatroyd
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Students embraced in coronavirus welfare windfall
Australian stimulus package risked making it ‘more profitable’ to be jobless than studying
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How Tohoku University topped the Japan University Rankings
The Sendai-based institution is focusing on collaboration and innovation in a bid to find solutions to global problems, says Hideo Ohno
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Japan University Rankings 2020 table information
The ̽»¨ÊÓƵ Japan University Rankings 2020 methodology explores four key areas: Resources Does the university have the capacity to effectively deliver teaching? The resources area...
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No blanket funding application extensions, Australian researchers told
ARC balances acknowledgement of disruptions with need to keep future funds flowing
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Coronavirus sparks a rising tide of xenophobia worldwide
Researchers studying coronavirus-related attacks urge universities in Europe, North America and Australia to do more to protect Asian students
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Coronavirus: USS pensions could become ‘much less generous’
Radical changes may be on cards after stock market crash and interest rate cuts, say experts
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US research labs closing down for everything but coronavirus
Research losses could be small but wider national epidemic control measures may prove a ‘once-in-a-century evidence fiasco’, according to experts
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Covid-19 puts Korean universities in anti-Chinese crossfire
The arrival of many Chinese international students has stoked prejudices that were, unfortunately, already growing, says Justin Fendos
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How universities can support students’ mental health amid Covid-19 crisis
Identifying high-risk students early and communicating what support is available will be essential, says Toby Chelms