European universities can no longer build their reputations on strong research and academic performance alone, rectors say, as success increasingly depends on how institutions def ...

No-confidence votes have a legitimate place in the academy. When college leaders abuse their authority, trample on academic freedom, deceive the campus, or repeatedly demonstrate poor judgement, a ...

The vice-chancellor of the University of Staffordshire has resigned with immediate effect owing to health concerns. Martin Jones, who has led the university since 2022, will be replaced by Philip ...

With the ANRF also likely to introduce the declaration of retractions requirement for its other grant schemes, the rule change represented a “landmark” moment in research funding, believed Achal ...

The world needs theoretical tools to help tackle the resurrection of the “ancient phenomenon” of hostage diplomacy, and academics must step up their efforts to research a “geopolitical trend” that ...

“Remote delivery should only be adopted once its security and operational challenges can be addressed to a level that ensures it is fit for the intended purpose.” Previous research has also shown that ...

Pre-16 access and outreach programmes support school pupils from under-represented backgrounds to find their way to higher education. They can include campus visits, workshops within schools and ...

Instead of a six-page research paper turned in at the end of a course, here’s how to focus on the real-time learning that happens between leaps of understanding and moments of doubt ...

“University can be a tough time as students often feel very dislocated. During the 9 to 5, there are lecturers, professional ...

Speaking at a Downing Street summit on antisemitism called in the wake of last week’s terrorist attack in Golders Green, Keir Starmer said his government will be stepping up efforts to protect Jewish ...

There is no doubt in my mind that antisemitism continues to rise at universities despite the diligent efforts by thousands of ...

UK and Irish universities are struggling to convince their alumni to hand over cash, instead becoming increasingly reliant on trusts and foundations and major donors for philanthr ...