By Jack Grove. New universities must seek innovative ways to improve the student experience rather than simply mimicking older institutions, says Peter Coaldrake. More...
Vintage travel bag with map of Brazil Brazil sees changing gender balances in PhDs
By Matthew Reisz. Qualifications for women leap forward, although salaries have yet to catch up. More...
Selfie generation grades boosted 'if lecturers are narcissists'
By David Matthews. Study also warns that business schools could be producing ever more narcissistic graduates, leading to economic problems in future. More...
Asia ‘not suffering brain drain’ of students to West
By John Elmes. Region’s economy draws students back from foreign universities, says National University of Singapore deputy dean. More...
Status anxiety ‘harms university cooperation’
By Jack Grove. Tensions between ‘tribes’ of differing prestige harms sector, says Leadership Foundation report. More...
Human rights warning for universities operating overseas
By Chris Havergal. Legal obligations continue to apply in transnational setting, say Lancaster scholars. More...
150 best young universities in the world
By Ellie Bothwell. The UK has the most institutions in the Times Higher Education 150 Under 50 Rankings 2016. More...
Marie Duval: pioneer cartoonist’s work revived by online archive
By Matthew Reisz. Work on University of Chester archive earns researchers rebuke for laughing in library. More...
Drunk, lonely and leering? Meet the TV drama academic
By Chris Havergal. Fictional depictions of professoriate reinforce negative public perceptions, US study concludes. More...
Overseas students: new work visa rules make UK ‘challenging’
By Jack Grove. Salary thresholds for non-EU nationals may drive students to rival nations, warns immigration expert. More...