What role should social class play in admissions?
A socio-economic alternative to affirmative action would be expensive but that doesn’t mean institutions shouldn’t consider it, say experts
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There is no legal conflict between protecting data and students’ lives
Confusion abounds but UK law is clear: universities can share personal data to prevent harm, says Viv Adams of the Information Commissioner’s Office
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Four in five courses fail to launch as low demand hampers pilot
Providers enrol just 6 per cent of 2,000 student target for short courses, says evaluation ahead of lifelong learning entitlement launch
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Hallam protects bank agreements against ‘financial deterioration’
University draws up plans to avert risk of breaching banking covenants, as sector-wide financial worries take hold
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PhDs: is doctoral education in trouble in the UK?
While overseas students still flock to the UK for PhDs, concerns are growing over weakening domestic demand, a decline in UKRI-funded starters and whether universities can afford to train the next...
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Universities must transform to ensure no one is left behind in the era of AI
By instilling a passion for innovation and interdisciplinary exploration, higher education can and must remain relevant, say Teruo Fujii and Joseph AounÂ
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Run European legislation past universities, sector leaders urge
‘University check’ would allow for issues to be resolved in the drafting stage, rather than once policies have been announced, says EUA
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Tuan quits as CUHK president after new governance rules come in
Experienced leader says new structure, imposed despite significant opposition, makes it an ‘opportune moment’ to go
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National Institutes of Health weighs pay hike for postdocs
Top US funding agency considers $70,000 (£55,000) minimum salary that could become wider model
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Student loans ‘losing taxpayer money’ even when repaid in full
Soaring cost of government borrowing drives price of English system up by £10 billion per year, says new IFS report
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University mental health support ‘desperately under-resourced’
Practitioners who work with students considering quitting due to issues with pay, workloads and increasingly complex cases
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Concern over HIV cases among Australia’s international students
Resurgence of virus among vulnerable overseas students prompts calls for better awareness campaigns and pharmaceutical subsidies
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Consultancy is the unsung hero of university innovation. Let’s do more
Consultancy not only transcends disciplinary boundaries within universities, but also between academia, industry and other actors, says Amanda ZeffmanÂ
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Imperial opens first overseas research centre in Singapore
Opening outpost alongside other Western universities designed to help drive collaboration in South-east Asia
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World University Rankings 2025: time to submit your data
Universities are invited to participate, as the portal for our global research-focused ranking opens