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University president says C$250 million donation is ¡®a tremendous shot in the arm¡¯ and shows that donors are still willing to give during the pandemic

Meanwhile, Scottish students in halls and flats are already forbidden from returning to parents¡¯ homes

In a new book, female scholars share their experiences of gender and racial bias

Largely symbolic move comes amid worsening diplomatic ties and after Australia revoked Chinese scholars¡¯ visas

Latest voting survey from Hepi/YouthSight sees similar ¨C but more amplified ¨C changes compared with recent wider population polling 

Nancy Rothwell tells THE its universities are ¡®worried about building the research base¡¯ amid ¡®complete uncertainty¡¯ on overseas recruitment during pandemic

Labour peer and scientist also worries that ¡®moonshot¡¯ ambitions for 10 million tests a day is setting up science to fail

But universities will not be required to promote the survey to students  

Jean-Eric Paquet warns that on open data, research collaboration and academic mobility, EU-China links are not always reciprocal

¡®Top down¡¯ antipathy feeds broader experience of discrimination, student representatives warn

Universities told that emphasis on tackling pandemic, climate change and digital transformation may require ¡®reshuffling of money¡¯

NSW minister predicts early resumption of student flows, as states and territories develop plans for flights and quarantine

University scientists prove nimble, but still wish for government allies

Pilot scheme to promote diversity in doctoral study will also include anonymisation of applications

Study says findings are ¡®concrete evidence to support concerns about racist and sexist misappropriation of research¡¯

Despite challenging bilateral ties, former Australian foreign ministers say enrolments may prove resilient

The global recession triggered by Covid-19 is already ¡®more challenging¡¯ in Europe than the 2008 financial crash, warns EUA policy expert  

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 

Head of UK Research & Innovation will urge scientists to help shed public view that research is an ¡®elite and alien world inhabited by boffins¡¯

Covid-19 has elevated the already considerable cyber risks universities face from without and within, Australian consultants warn

Paper finds there is no correlation between perceived good looks and teaching effectiveness among male scholars

Leading human rights barrister calls on UK law schools to address ethnic minority under-representation among academic teaching staff

Land swap paves way for new high-rise campus, as sprawl gives way to borderless city vibe

Experts say move against extending free tuition beyond freshers reflects underlying flaws in reform

Hopes are high for a new university in Georgia after it signed a partnership deal with Technical University of Munich

But far-right voters view the failure to reproduce results as reason not to trust science as a whole, unique survey data from Germany show

Editor of new collection showcases neglected major female thinkers going all the way back to ancient Greece and ancient China

Legal proceedings over LED light bulbs could pave the way for more universities to claim royalties ? and illuminates venture capital firms as potential allies

Principal asks students to stay in their rooms as much as possible from 7pm Friday evening

Psychologist says scholars are still in ¡®emergency¡¯ mode and universities should recognise that the year ahead ¡®may not be brilliant¡¯ in terms of teaching quality

Female deficit seen at medRxiv more than doubles in first months of pandemic

White House wants ¡®patriotic education¡¯ and directly threatens Princeton

Leading academics respond to government plan to end link between charter mark and research funding, amid fears that equality issues will be sidelined

Harvard tops student-focused ranking for fourth consecutive year

The grand achievements of those who came before are often held up as inspiration for current members of the academy, but a more nuanced view might be required

Experts point to a variety of reasons for continuing digitally even as Covid cases fall 

South Australian party welcomes tweaks to benefit Adelaide universities, but insists it remains uncommitted

Experts stress quick, consistent and centralised approaches, plus extra support for students and IT systems, during webinar

Survey finds concerns about safety and unfavourable immigration policies are key factors deterring Indian and Nepalese students from overseas destinations

Hopes of an unlikely budget windfall may have spurred university chiefs¡¯ change of heart, inquiry hears

Latest revelations continue horror week for the Australian sector

Global survey conducted by THE reveals concerns that reopening universities could drive spikes in infections and that financial concerns are being prioritised over well-being

Tributes paid to a ¡®sparkling intellect¡¯ celebrated for his radio talks and books on language

Gap between party and Conservatives widened in student-dense seats in polls over past decade

The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world¡¯s media

Authors of new book on sexual harassment in higher education call for blanket ban on intimate relationships between teaching staff and students

Studying for a master¡¯s or PhD does not necessarily lead to higher earnings, UK study finds

Australian forum hears that reduced ¡®flow across borders¡¯ could be an ongoing reality

Latest losses bring national coronavirus tally to about 11,000 jobs, excluding casual and fixed term positions

Oxford epidemiologist and lockdown critic says ¡®puritanical¡¯ criticism of idea of herd immunity has chilled legitimate scientific and policy debate

Bill that would extend statutory duties on free speech to unions and threaten fines under discussion

Australian sector must use ¡®radical reset¡¯ opportunity to refocus from grand challenges to the expertise needed to achieve them, says report

Study that uses data from a UK university to model typical campus scenario warns fifth of students could catch virus within term one without interventions

Expert calls for equal treatment of aspiring doctors, whether they are educated abroad or at home

The Booker-shortlisted author on how much of his campus novel is inspired by real life and whether creative writing can be taught

Island state university¡¯s stance could prove pivotal, with bill¡¯s future hingeing on Tasmanian senator¡¯s vote

Study calls for race issues to be embedded into curricula, not taught as an ¡®add-on¡¯

Calgary initiative aims to stamp out unconscious bias in law and medicine

Education minister Ingrid van Engelshoven says too much research funding is now competitive, leading to intense work stress

Winchester polling puts tuition well ahead of research reputation in eyes of teenagers