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Articles by Ben Upton
Intervention raises questions over use of institutional resources for political ends
Compromise between egalitarian and competitive ideals could usher in bigger university groupings and more interdisciplinary evaluation
Approval of Jean-Eric Paquet¡¯s transfer to Japan ambassador would create space for a more evangelical approach, observers say
French outpost is second worldwide and will host ¡®transformational¡¯ collaboration aligned with UN goals
Makers of upcoming computer game say the familiarity of campus life provides fertile ground for affectionate parody
Demonstrators push back against ¡®exploitation¡¯ of those struggling at the bottom of a sector seen as increasingly casualised
Experts warn much of doctoral training must remain analogue, as European survey suggests almost all programmes are aiming for quality online
As investigations into a third Romanian prime minister stall, experts say awareness and consistent policies are needed
Two embryonic institutions are providing a teaching venue and mentorship for those fleeing from both sides of the war
Efforts to encourage more academics into public debates should forget indicators and focus on training and support, Norwegian rectors say
Despite incremental reforms throughout Emmanuel Macron¡¯s first term as president, France still has one of the most centralised higher education systems in Europe. As the election looms, Ben Upton examines attitudes towards institutional autonomy and asks whether its supposed effects on equality and academic freedom are limiting appetite for more
Culture change becomes a numbers game as agreement drafters try to pin down progress without spooking major players
As Ukrainian universities resume online teaching, experts say longer-term solutions must avoid brain drain and look to post-war recovery
Findings from Dutch confessional covering methods, supervision and publishing likely to be repeated in other countries, authors say
EU officials want to take money for Chips Act, but government purseholders have ruled out using unspent project funds to replace it
Close reading of ERC Starting Grant proposals finds secrets to success and raises concerns about smoke and mirrors from narrative CVs
Access to many courses will remain free, says head of Mooc pioneer, with participants charged for exams, interaction and certificates
EU governments told to reconcile contradictory national rules if cornerstone of popular alliance-building programme is to be realised
Philosopher A.?C. Grayling says scholars should not fight digitisation but should seek to protect academic freedom and avoid the creation of a gig economy
Plans for a legal statute to smooth cross-border working were embraced by those struggling with national reforms, but most EU governments are getting cold feet
Informatics faculty turns its hand to creating tools to help civilians and hamper Russian attacks
Approach will aid those who are already able to get ahead, critics warn
Sweeping sanctions suggest international collaboration could become fragmented into regional power blocs, says sector leader
Research and education partnerships, participation in events and peer review all put on hold after appeal from ministry
