Hong Kong universities 鈥榗ould suffer鈥 as population shrinks
But academics note silver lining, with larger number of qualified local聽high schoolers gaining access to city鈥檚 high-quality institutions
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Students should be defined by their creativity, not their governments
Closing down branch campuses in countries with questionable human rights practices, or restricting student intakes from these nations, would be a grave mistake, says Bashir Makhoul
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High-profile merger of Japanese universities could augur more
Two top institutions plan to join forces in potential bid for 楼10 trillion fund, amid concerns over widening gap between sector鈥檚 鈥榬ich and poor鈥
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Remote working 鈥榣ed to missed collaborations and groupthink鈥
First study of its kind estimates lack of in-person interactions hampered innovation as academics spoke only to those they knew already
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Talking leadership 38: Dishan Kamdar on the business of happiness and productivity
The vice-chancellor of FLAME University in India discusses his agenda for reform, lessons learned聽from his alma mater and the importance of keeping employees happy
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Dutch universities collaborate to manage surge in enrolments
Capping course intakes causes student surges elsewhere, university president says, calling for 鈥榰rgent鈥 political action to stem international flows
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Graduate employment is not an ignoble pursuit for universities
Academics should not feel uncomfortable when their courses become increasingly focused on improving graduate outcomes, says Patrick Callaghan
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Academic retirement rush set to drive reshaping of French sector
Departures will give presidents more scope to change outlook of their university, although enrolments will often demand like-for-like replacements
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US edge over UK on educating world leaders 鈥榥ow unbeatable鈥
Annual Hepi index seeks to track key measure of soft power
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Ditch 鈥榲anity projects鈥 and invest in staff, universities told
Union estimates UK sector made 拢3.4 billion in 2020-21 financial year and calls for funds to be invested in staff
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Joined-up student data and AI can combat loneliness on campus
Student data must be used more effectively to personalise courses, encourage engagement and identify at-risk undergraduates, says Iain Sloan
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Coronavirus disruption 鈥榳ill keep recurring鈥 on campuses
Universities should keep basic health protections聽such as mask mandates in place, argues Australian聽epidemiologist
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Chinese students prioritise job prospects when choosing degree
Fluctuations in聽gaokao admission scores indicate growing pursuit of career stability
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Listening to students will help external examiners uphold standards
Bringing students into departmental conversations on standards safeguarding can reinvigorate a process that has served UK universities well for almost 200 years, says Clare Peddie