<榴莲视频 class="pane-title">
Articles by John Gill
Cutting-edge scientific research requires freedom from political constraint. To maximise progress, both Asia and the West should reflect on their priorities
The recent exodus of vice-chancellors from UK universities raises questions over what is going on in the sector. Is inadequate governance the root cause?
Conference hears that nationalist politics could hamper efforts to tackle pandemics
The hostility pervading online platforms is stifling provocative opinion and reasoned debate, and eroding the foundations of higher education
The idea of mistakes being intrinsic to success has become an educational mantra – but for many students and academics, messing up is not an option
UK university leaders might be bullish on the subject of institutional failure but the divide between managers and staff needs serious redress
Universities may feel held to unachievable standards, but removing barriers for all manner of talented people will make institutions better and stronger
England’s higher education institutions could soon find themselves having to retrench. Their vital role as engines of social mobility and commerce must be valued too
After a year where universities were buffeted by forces beyond their control, the winter brings time for reflection and appreciation of their vital role
If anyone should be leading the charge to tackle the world’s biggest issues, it is academics. But toxic debates are derailing them from their original purpose
As universities are warned of the risks of being politically partisan, Sam Gyimah’s resignation may leave the sector without a champion to defend it
If institutions are serious about widening participation, they must somehow strike a balance between social engineering and social mobility
Recent political interventions in university affairs are symptomatic of the perception that higher education institutions need a firm hand
It’s easy to say academics should be kinder and more giving to students, but they already face myriad other demands and must mind professional boundaries
A survey reveals readers’ opinions on whether professional editors or active researchers should be responsible for academic editing
The chair of the Office for Students has declared that it would be irresponsible to bail out struggling institutions, but John Gill argues that institutions are facing financial challenges beyond their control
UK higher education invites trouble if it conveys an impression that students and staff matter only in transactional terms and that diversity is not valued
What constitutes truly excellent teaching, and its oft-neglected relationship with research, are among the most urgent concerns in higher education
In an unpredictable, increasingly digital age, Singapore’s universities are rethinking how to equip alumni with relevant skills throughout their lives
Universities in China are once again the fastest-advancing group in the THE World University Rankings. A closer look at their approaches shows why
Where will higher education be in 2030? Our survey asks university leaders what they think the next decade holds for the sector
Although universities share a common goal, they face diverse challenges that make it unhelpful to view them as a homogeneous mass
The mercury has fallen, but an alarming number of issues threaten to ignite and, potentially, give the UK sector some painful burns
Laurie Taylor’s campus creation was loved because it mirrored academics’ own experiences. Although it’s closed, it will live on
