Who will fill the void when the US turns away from global science?
Unless Trump changes course, US universities will have to live without their historical advantages, say?Chris R. Glass, Hans de Wit and Philip Altbach
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Nanyang: the story of one of the world’s fastest-rising universities
Rankings did not drive the Singaporean institution’s strategy, but gave the then underdog the data and visibility to enter a virtuous circle of success, explain Bertil Andersson and Tony Mayer
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Industrial strategy boosts university-industry engagement funding
UK government's White Paper offers commitments on HEIF funding and assigns role to OfS
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Council changes tipped to help universities power up local growth
Efforts to rationalise complex web of English local authorities – and hand them more powers – seen as a way of creating potentially strong partners for institutions looking to innovate locally
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What does the UK’s new industrial strategy mean for universities?
It is unclear what Theresa May’s policy will mean in practice, but it could draw universities into the heart of economic planning
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After 350 years, US learners and employers need a higher ed redesign
Trump’s attacks are not the only problem: falling enrolment and birth rates are forcing colleges to be more things to more people, says Kathleen deLaski?
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UK university redundancies: latest updates
As higher education institutions shed thousands of jobs, we track developments and bring together latest analysis with resources for affected staff and students
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Is the sun setting on blue-sky EU research funding?
Discussions about the shape of the next framework programme, due to begin in 2028, are already under way. But the European Commission’s deafening silence is stoking fears that it wants to refocus...
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So you’ve been laid off. What now?
Thousands of academics and professional services staff are losing their jobs across the UK. What are their chances of finding another position, either in higher education or elsewhere? Tom Williams...
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Trade war squeezes science out of Canadian election campaign
While newcomer and frontrunner Mark Carney might be expected to back innovation funding, academics do not expect a loosening of student migration rules any time soon
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The humanities must continue to evolve to best protect their future
If our subjects are to stay alive and relevant,?we must engage more strongly with the factors that give them a place in society, says Marion Thain
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UEA staff to strike over plans to cut more than 150 jobs
Union branch at redundancy-hit institution to stage one-day walkout
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PhD fees only cover 20 per cent of costs at some UK universities
Average losses on doctoral training of over 50 per cent seen as ‘underestimate’, with gaps plugged by overseas student fees and quality-related funding
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Close spin-out funding gap to fire innovation, says Russell Group
UK’s research-intensive universities urge increase in value of Higher Education Innovation Fund and creation of new ‘Spark fund’
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NHS innovation centre floated as UKRI backs Labour’s missions
Board minutes show research council leaders assessing options including ‘NHS Catapult’ as they seek to meet government priorities