Nation’s largest higher education system gets its first black and Puerto Rican chancellor, in the hope of translating size into prominence and equity, while also stemming demographic declines
Cultural familiarity, sense of safety and soaring rankings foster interest in nearby countries
But analysis says faculty could become representative of the wider population within three decades if universities make meaningful shifts in hiring
Academics doubtful that universities will be prepared to offer increases seen in other UK sectors
As underpayment claims embroil at least half the sector, Griffith’s proposed circuit breaker provokes more discord
Faculty need to find ways of seizing back the control that’s been wrested from them in the past few decades, says Gayle Greene
‘Read and publish’ deals must not be the only game in town, critic warns
Top research universities have long cited their value in growing local economies, but massive graduate student walkout suggests a critical need to better protect the people who make the magic happen
Proposals said to have brought opposition from DfE and to have potential to end post-study work rights for graduates of institutions deemed substandard
Joint programme eyes trifecta of research skills, disciplinary knowledge and business acumen
As political own goals go, threatening to both cap and confine international students to ‘elite’ institutions was in a class of its own, says David Bell
Among the winning entries there is a strong focus on research excellence and inclusiveness
The country’s cultural deference to authority means students lack the courage and the motivation to challenge current thinking, says Aus Abdulwahhab
Experts agree with vice-chancellor that financial support for doctoral candidates should be increased
Institutions’ marketing approach should be to inform would-be students about the full range of degrees on offer, says Pat Moores