Ed Byrne: Western gloom over HE hasn’t pervaded Saudi optimism
New president of ‘Caltech of Middle East’ explains why Saudi belief in universities’ ability to transform society persuaded him to lead KAUST
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Talking leadership: Koen Lamberts on overcoming ideology to achieve commercialisation
Sheffield vice-chancellor discusses including innovation in promotions criteria and carving a distinct identity for the university
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Heitor report is most compelling vision yet for EU’s post-Horizon future
With its focus on breakthrough research and innovation, Manuel Heitor’s plan for European research should be commended, says Jan Palmowski
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Is chasing unicorns the best commercialisation strategy?
Universities’ intellectual property is seen as key to successful knowledge economies. But what is the best way to turn ideas into marketable products? Is it realistic to expect major commercial...
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Why don’t all researchers share their data openly?
Tailored guidance, standards, tools and infrastructure are needed to make data more accessible and interoperable across the globe, says?Daniel Keirs
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Australian internationalisation must be rethought – but not abandoned
A ‘Fortress Australia’ that remains open to international trade and talent needs an educated, innovative and globally minded population, says Philipp Ivanov?
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What now for international HE amid the great anglophone visa crunch?
New crackdowns on overseas students have recently been introduced by Australia, Canada and the UK in response to concerns about immigration levels, housing costs and visa abuse. But will they work?...
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THE University Impact Forum: Climate Action 2024, post-event summary
Higher education climate action event in Azerbaijan convenes global sustainability leaders
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Ucea reveals pay offer as decision looms on UCU strikes strategy
Union’s higher education committee meets to finalise next steps in campaign after messy debate
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KAUST to host 探花视频 World Academic Summit 2025
Flagship higher education event on 7-9 October 2025 to?focus on ‘Universities as agents of change’
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Scrap REF and allocate funds based on external grants – thinktank
Abandoning?‘bureaucratic’ exercise now would save universities ?430 million, according to UK Day One
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Can collective pay bargaining survive in the UK?
Diverging financial pressures are putting untold strain on common pay and pension arrangements. As recent pay awards constrain richer universities’ ability to reward their staff as they see fit while...
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Australia needs its own GI Bill
Veterans face many barriers to attending university. Let’s give those who have served our country free access, says Zlatko Skrbis
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South Korea ramps up science talent drive but retention missing
New immigration policies introduced to attract foreign scientists as country struggles to compete in talent race
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More fluid routes between academia and industry would boost innovation
Better alignment of pay and benefits, working cultures and expectations will clear the way for research to have impact, say nine Future Leaders fellows