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Policy influence of UK research ‘severely underestimated’

Analysis of global database of policy documents suggests projects, especially in natural and social science, have widespread impact Many more UK research projects influence policy t ...

India-UK student mobility ‘must go both ways’

Call for subcontinent to be recognised as more than ‘just a market for education’ January 22, 2022 Pola Lem The UK-India universities relationship needs to become more reciprocal, r ...

Cash is king as UK universities shore up finances

Financial accounts for 2020-21 suggest tension may now grow between saving money and investing in staff and facilities. January 24, 2022 Simon Baker When the Covid crisis first erup ...

The UK has already met its overseas recruitment target. Time for another

With concerted efforts, the UK could attract far more than 600,000 international students to its shores, says James Pitman In 2019, the UK government’s International Education Strat ...

Talking leadership 8: Anthony Finkelstein on lessons from government

The City president discusses his personal ties to the institution, the opportunities and threats universities pose to national security, and self-indulgence in higher education When ...

UK’s lead on international mobility in Europe ‘shrinking’

Data suggest that European mobility and recruitment from Asia are rapidly diversifying campuses on the continent Several European higher education systems appear to be closing the g ...

Three-day university strikes over pensions, pay and conditions disrupts learning for students across

After a year disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, students voice their concerns as university staff from 58 UK institutions go on strike. Ivor Bennett News @IvorBennett Wednesday 1 D ...

UK provides Horizon funding guarantee amid political impasse

Government promises stopgap funding for first wave of successful UK-based applicants, as European Commission keeps schtum on full association November 30, 2021 Ben Upton UK-based wi ...

Kathleen Stock: free speech bill could have saved my Sussex career

Gender-critical philosopher says ‘draconian’ measures are required as universities have failed to protect freedom of expression December 1, 2021 Jack Grove Proposed legislation to p ...

Alistair Jarvis leaving Universities UK to become London PVC

Communications expert has led sector body since 2017 November 29, 2021 Chris Havergal Alistair Jarvis is stepping down as chief executive of Universities UK to join the senior team ...

THE ‘Table of Tables’ 2022: London universities rise

Oxford is sole leader of combined results of three main UK university league tables for first time November 29, 2021 Ellie Bothwell Universities in London have made gains in this ye ...

Most staff ‘feel lack of support for improving online teaching’

Jisc survey reveals staff feel innovation in remote learning is where they need more help November 29, 2021 Simon Baker Less than a fifth of UK academics say they are being given th ...

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