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Articles by John Gill
It may feel as if the media is out to get universities. But a positive, pragmatic relationship is possible ¨C and vital to public trust
Integrating local, national and global interests could be key to aligning the many competing social and environmental agendas in this era of upheaval
After a uniquely difficult year, a return to campus is on the cards and we can anticipate the thrill of rediscovering small delights
Extra funding to support UK association to Horizon Europe was vital. But questions remain about the UK¡¯s ambition to be a globally connected ¡®science superpower¡¯
The disconnect between the UK¡¯s ambitions to be a science superpower and threats of cuts to its research base will cause lasting harm
The HE policy debate may shift, but in England the idea that we might be over-educating is always lurking ¨C it¡¯s a hydra that needs decapitating again
International student mobility was the rock on which universities built their empire. With Covid turning prior certainties into unknowns, what now?
Academia jettisoned decades of orthodoxy about how to teach and research overnight when the pandemic hit. What¡¯s stopping it making other transformations?
Academics might have scrambled to adjust to online teaching but their expertise has taken flight and merits a global platform to share it
Universities have developed a Covid vaccine; helping to restore economic purpose to hollowed-out regions like the US Midwest is no less urgent
Amid geopolitical and research power shifts, the world will be watching to see whether leaders can learn from the mistakes and triumphs of 2020
No one would want to repeat 2020. But perhaps there are ways it will leave us better prepared for the future
The pandemic has hit university finances, and further challenges lie ahead. But the case for supporting higher education and research is overwhelming
This tumultuous year has shown universities can adapt rapidly and radically, but the reimagining mustn¡¯t pause amid continuing disruptive pressures
In the post-Trump, pandemic era, universities must redouble efforts to change the narrative, win back public trust and help heal divided societies
Despite the world¡¯s apparent boredom with evidence and truth, it¡¯s clear that universities¡¯ expertise and principles are more vital than ever
As Covid-19 stalks student halls, universities are accused of allowing intolerance to infect ideals of academic freedom. But is the criticism fair?
Decisions about whether to reopen campuses must weigh up factors such as opportunity costs and the level of risk that is acceptable
Inequality in higher education, magnified during the pandemic, is not new ¨C what has changed, perhaps, is a rising urgency to do something about it
The global nature of higher education is its greatest strength, which is now under threat from the effects of Covid, nationalism and industry competition
Some argue that accolades for individuals are outmoded in an age of team science, and reinforce old hierarchies and biases as ¡®friends reward friends¡¯
The pandemic is accelerating debates about fundamental issues that universities cannot brush aside if they are to keep politicians and the public on their side
Global survey reveals stark variation in levels of confidence about post-pandemic sector prospects between university leaders in China and the West
Michael Jordan was a superstar, but he didn¡¯t play alone. Science, like basketball, is a team undertaking, and must continue to refresh its roster
