Management and governance
Recent attacks on high-profile scholars by government and by a university executive should give us pause, say Christopher Vaughan and Daniel Ncayiyana
Tide of rebrands is evidence of intensifying competition and subject profile shifts in sector where status matters, say experts
The pandemic¡¯s demolition of barriers and bureaucracy clears the way for a better higher education sector, says Pat Tissington
Despite numerous announcements by the University of British Columbia, indigenous leaders see big talk from a big institution, but no clearer answers on finding balance
It makes no sense to oblige students to risk their own and others¡¯ health by travelling long distances and converging on campus, says Brian Wong
A large ongoing survey at King¡¯s College London is informing the institution¡¯s approach to Covid-19, say Gabriella Bergin-Cartwright and Sharon Stevelink
Ransomware victims must either line the pockets of criminals or face the financial penalties and PR disaster of a data breach, says Chris Cobb
Universities in Lebanese capital focus on student funding and retaining staff after explosion, but leaders say future of sector will depend on make-up of new government
We must move away from small-scale mitigation efforts and think on a larger scale about how to radically revamp teaching and research, says Joy Carter
The modern university should be an honest broker who sets self-interest aside and works for the common good across all areas of its activity, says Sally Kift
The readers¡¯ editors employed by some quality newspapers offer a model for how to protect and promote universities¡¯ core values, argues Priya Rajasekar
Chinese universities now operate on a confusing ¡®mixture of Chinese and Western institutional logics¡¯. An anonymous scholar describes the practical and emotional challenges of dealing with constant uncertainty
It¡¯s been 26 years since apartheid ended, yet South African campuses were convulsed by protests against racism and inequitable university access as recently as four years ago. Much progress has clearly been made ¨C but is it enough? Ellie Bothwell reports
The normalisation of burning out should no longer be accepted, say academics who have experienced it, particularly with coronavirus exacerbating the problem
With infection rates increasing and online teaching well established, why risk everyone¡¯s health by reopening, asks Richard Watermeyer
Interstate universities drawn into scandal amid questions over how serial predator kept getting promoted
Cost transparency isn¡¯t in universities¡¯ DNA, but those who teach and design modules must be able to apply a clear budgetary model, says Terry Young
Move is part of package on red tape that also includes call for universities not to ¡®feel pressured¡¯ to join voluntary awards such as the Athena SWAN gender equality charter
Simone Buitendijk emphasises that efforts to improve diversity must not be left to under-represented groups as she takes top job at Yorkshire powerhouse
To navigate the pandemic, organisations need a frank review of their competencies, at both senior management and board level, says Michael Hartmann
Admonishments from student leaders will ring louder than punishments for non-adherents, say Sheldon Jacobson and Janet Jokela
While finding seats as university directors, minorities still lack teaching equity and questions remain over ¡®check-box representation¡¯
A Pakistan-based institution saw a new generation of leaders emerge during Covid-19
Manchester v-c says Covid response has transformed inter-university and regional government collaboration in city
Those planning new universities might think that a good institution will attract top staff wherever it is located. But is the quality of the environment beyond the ivory tower really so insignificant ¨C and has the pandemic changed the calculus? Paul Jump runs through our survey results
Chancellor fell on his sword after respecting victims¡¯ pleas for confidentiality, accepting poor legal advice and swallowing ¡®lies¡¯ about sex scandals
Hampshire College bounces back from the brink
Latest allegations against controversial president prompt resignation demand
Institution says proposed buyout will ¡®secure the university well into the future¡¯ but former v-c fears move will damage its reputation
The loss of international income makes the improvement of universities¡¯ online offerings all the more urgent
With the Covid-19 pandemic likely to prolong the need for mass online learning for some time, we seek the experts¡¯ advice on how to do it well ¨C from designing courses and maintaining engagement to choosing applications and carrying out experiments remotely
Obliging women to adopt ¡®male¡¯ characteristics is not just unfair ¨C it also impoverishes university management, says Corinne Houart
Even with a rock-star border collie on side, allowing students to flock back takes careful planning, says Neil Quigley
University seeks successor with mathematics professor planning to aid in key roles
Universities and colleges are having to promise physical classes to protect enrolments, says Joseph Guarneri
Study also proposes creation of new ¡®free¡¯ universities to move away from marketisation
Administrators must stop asking faculty of colour to do more than our fair share and then punishing us for it, says Josh Hiller
Scandal-driven ousting brings reflection to campus steeped in partisanship and power
Failure to act robustly risks legal, reputational and financial consequences for universities, says Susan Matthews
Managers must acknowledge that supervising some types of doctoral candidates is more labour-intensive, say Roger Watson and David Thompson
Universities Australia chief executive tells THE Live ANZ that institutions must become more resilient
Green light for international universities to operate in new National Education Policy
Lockdowns, campus protection and the new security law risk permanently cutting off scholars from the city and wider world, says Michael O¡¯Sullivan
Pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests amplify pressure on multibillion-dollar sports programmes over levels of athlete remuneration
Commission recommends launch of Digital Service Academy to address shortage of talent in federal government
Too-high targets overburden female academics with administrative work and hold back their careers, research foundation concludes
Daily tweets, cake baking and discussion of James Bond film titles have all helped keep Anthony Smith sane
University¡¯s former boss will not return from indefinite leave, as misconduct probe continues
Simplistic performance measures hold research back, says Jim McCluskey, as Melbourne becomes the first Australian university to sign up to Dora
Australian university¡¯s financial problems force a restructure and 500 redundancies, but vice-chancellor stresses opportunity in adversity
Legal trailblazer to oversee governance of Australia¡¯s third oldest university at a troubled time
Oceania¡¯s pan-national university enveloped by scandal, duelling governance bodies and tit-for-tat accusations
Covid-19 ushered in a very different first 100 days for new University of Auckland head Dawn Freshwater
Covid-19 has underlined the need for more coordinated and comprehensive engagement with policymakers, say David Price, Sarah Chaytor and Andrew Wathey
Former Ohio State president pledges focus on pandemic, race and environment
Manchester v-c also calls for rethink on REF and predicts UK will not join next EU research programme
Universities are in a powerful position to help societies address history in a way that informs the present and shapes the future, says Andrew Thompson
Insurance now being offered at same time students pay tuition fees, but it would not have protected those looking for refunds over online switch
Reflecting on his legal ordeal, Australian academic hopes his experience will help cultivate a culture of speaking out
Volatility has become part of university managers¡¯ new normal, but the effort won¡¯t quickly become wasted, says David LeFevre
