As she ends her five years as chief executive of UKRI, the plant scientist warns that forcing all institutions and researchers to pursue a single definition of research excellence is impoverishing...
Much-anticipated package for recruiting foreign researchers follows similar moves by France and the European Union to snap up US scientists
The tasks that can be automated or augmented are some of those that university staff undertake day in and day out, says?Alexander Iosad
The new Adelaide University will combine goal-oriented basic and applied research in search of greater impact, say Peter H?j and David Lloyd
Malaysia and South Korea are making the most rapid advances in tables showing best universities for sustainability, writes?Patrick Jack
Rather than pinning hopes for growth on spin-outs, it is better to invest in upskilling and demand-led commercialisation, says Simon Collinson
National Collegiate Athletics Association settlement could force reckoning on role of athletic teams in smaller institutions facing funding cuts
Lower-tariff institutions could face?another difficult recruitment season as number of offers made by universities rises
University employees back industrial action, accusing leaders of poor financial management
MPs grill science minister on significance of new scheme that puts innovation spending in hands of mayors
As Skills England begins its work, HEIs must embrace an agenda closely tied to?ministers’ ambitions for the economy and the regions, says David Bell
The operational functions of universities mean many are ill-equipped to fully support global priorities. The answer lies in integrating entrepreneurship education into their core mission, says...
Spending money on ‘hugely expensive Americans’ not a good use of limited resources when talent development structures at risk, warns report author
The economist’s surprise victory in April’s election raised hopes of an end to Canada’s crackdown on overseas enrolments. But even as other anglophone nations restrict entry, there is no sign of...
Potential reprioritisation of parts of research budget could heap pressure on institutions already counting cost of immigration and tax changes