University mergers can work but aren¡¯t a sure-fire way to save money
Vice-chancellors can often overestimate the savings from institutional mergers and underestimate their complex challenges, says Malcolm Prowle
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New research partners selected to boost South Korean industry
Companies will partner with global institutions under a government plan to speed up the development of new technologies and boost international collaboration
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Universities must play a central role in von der Leyen¡¯s second term
Research, innovation and education are recognised in the European Commission president¡¯s manifesto, but let¡¯s assert their wider relevance, says Jan Palmowski
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Will the funding crisis confine UK research to elite universities?
At a time of increasing financial constraint, jobs are being shed even in UK departments that ride high in the Research Excellence Framework, while time allocations for research are being cut. Can?a...
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Updated science priorities ¡®won¡¯t help without more funding¡¯
Australian stakeholders applaud indigenous focus but stress need for planning and resourcing
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English regional devolution could enhance opportunities for HE
Labour¡¯s planned decentralisation of power will strengthen universities¡¯ standing and ability to contribute to?local prosperity, says Diana Beech
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Grade deflation: first-class degrees back to pre-pandemic levels
Proportion of students getting a first dips below 30 per cent for first time since 2018-19
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Is it safe to trust that the next REF will reward a wider range of outputs?
The 2029 Research Excellence Framework aims to assess ¡®how institutions and disciplines contribute to healthy, dynamic and inclusive research environments¡¯. But?will panellists and university...
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Independent review of the OfS: key findings at a glance
Results of Sir David Behan¡¯s report set to shape future direction of regulator under Labour
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UK university explores options in South Korea¡¯s forgotten hub
Despite bold ambitions, Incheon Global Campus has been largely shunned by international universities and ignored by politicians ¨C could the next decade see its revival?
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Underfunding ¡®serious threat¡¯ to European universities
Almost half of institutions say insufficient funding is biggest obstacle to better teaching and learning
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Are better days ahead for New Zealand¡¯s storm-lashed universities?
Years of tight funding settlements, exacerbated by high inflation and recent research cuts, have left New Zealand¡¯s higher education and research sectors in a parlous state. Will the comprehensive...
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Nearly 100 research posts at risk at Sheffield nuclear centre
Former city MP suggests Nuclear AMRC should be removed from university control as job cuts loom
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New ministers a ¡®signal of intent¡¯ on tackling UK sector issues
Heavy hitters joining key higher education ministries raises hopes that new government can get to grips with issues?quickly
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New arts university key to Singapore¡¯s growing creative economy
Landmark partnership between two leading colleges will see students able to obtain arts degrees under umbrella body