Students should be defined by their creativity, not their governments Closing down branch campuses in countries with questionable human rights practices, or restricting student intakes from these nations, would be a grave mistake, says Bashir Makhoul By Bashir Makhoul 23 August
The OfS’ one-size-fits-all approach to course value will stifle creativity Requiring 60 per cent of graduates to go into managerial or professional roles ignores the reality of creative careers, says Bashir Makhoul By Bashir Makhoul 31 January
Western universities must embrace genuinely international partnerships It is crucial to adapt teaching methodology to students’ specific cultures and traditions of learning, says Bashir Makhoul By Bashir Makhoul 19 November
Practising my art makes me a more grounded vice-chancellor Conceptual artist Bashir Makhoul reflects on the benefits of combining art and higher education leadership By Bashir Makhoul 15 December
We must drop the ‘arts’ vs ‘science’ narrative Talk of making arts degrees cheaper than science courses disregards the mix of disciplines that creative industries demand, says Bashir Makhoul By Bashir Makhoul 27 February
Becoming the UK’s first Palestinian vice-chancellor Bashir Makhoul tells of his inspiring journey from a tiny village in Palestine to university leadership By Bashir Makhoul 7 May
