Australia looks offshore with overseas students’ return uncertain
Meeting of government-industry council charts new ‘path’ emphasising transnational and distance learning
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How far can EU universities ride the post-Covid spending wave?
Amid the economic ravages inflicted by the coronavirus, the EU has agreed a huge stimulus package. But while research in some countries looks set for a transformational boost, it may be a different...
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Taking on community roles is critical for universities’ local profiles
The unique skills that academics bring to local projects underline that they change lives well beyond the lecture theatre, says Zahir Irani
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Augar review’s ‘dumb’ failings spotlight policymaking flaws
Absence of political leadership, consensus building and links to ‘levelling up’ agenda seen as weaknesses of Westminster government’s post-18 review
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Ministers must set out remit of ‘high risk’ research funder – MPs
Science and Technology Committee says ‘Arpa’ may be most effective if set up outside UK Research and Innovation
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Industrial Strategy White Paper explained: good intentions, opportunities missed
The Industrial White Paper is welcome, says Andy Westwood, but does it also represent an opportunity missed?
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Industrial strategy: stop polarising ‘vocational’ and ‘academic’ students
As UK prime minister Theresa May launches her new industrial strategy, Sir Keith Burnett reflects on how education needs to change if the UK is to succeedÂ
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India Universities Forum to consider prospects for Indian higher education
Event to focus on teaching, research and internationalisation
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Industrial Strategy Commission: it is time to address UK’s major regional inequalities
Commission’s final report calls for an Office for Strategic Economic Management to ensure sound regional economic policy, writes Andy Westwood
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THE Awards Asia 2020: winners announced
Both top-ranked Tsinghua and lesser-known institutions lauded for excellence in difficult times
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Response to Augar ‘will not resolve HE tensions’ in Covid era
Delayed government verdict on post-18 education review seen as unlikely to address concerns on rising system costs or HE economic role
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Will international recruitment survive Covid-19?
The pandemic has prompted dire predictions about international student enrolment at anglophone universities. But will those fears come to pass? Is there an alternative to standard international...
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Broken employability metrics need a post-pandemic revamp
New measures that provide insight into how universities build personal qualities of their graduates are needed, argue Doug Cole and Dino Willox
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It’s time for ECP development programmes to think outside the box
Exceptional times require a more proactive and holistic approach to designing programmes for early career professionals, says Stephane Shepherd
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Evolving the university offer and ensuring degrees remain ‘fresh’
Helping launch UCL’s online-only MBA this year provided James Berry with keen insights into the ways universities can invest in the future