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Helen Packer

Helen is deputy news editor and covers UK policy and politics. She joined ̽��Ƶ in March 2024 as a reporter covering Asia. She previously reported on international education and has written for publications including the Daily Mirror and Cosmopolitan. She holds an MA in international journalism.

Articles by Helen Packer

Control operator checks finished circuit board in plant for production of electronic equipment.

China prioritises research spending despite economic downturn

Central investment might go some way to mitigate declining spending by local government and industry

By Helen Packer

15 March

Front view big modern passenger aircraft approach boarding with stairs vehicle against airport building morning evening warm sun.

Bangladesh and Vietnam ‘rising stars’ for student recruitment

India and China expected to remain top sending markets to 2030, but overall growth rate set to slow

By Helen Packer

14 March

A man poses in a sculpture depicting Taiwan (R) and mainland China (L) to illustrate Cross-strait tensions hamper Chinese recruitment drive in Taiwan

Cross-strait tensions hamper Chinese recruitment drive in Taiwan

Efforts to recruit students from across the Taiwan Strait seen as attempt to boost sovereignty claim

By Helen Packer

13 March

Orange Lamborghini in Sloane Street for Supercar Sunday, Knightsbridge, London

Universities struggling to compete with industry on research pay

In global survey, barely one in 10 academic leaders say they feel well prepared to address the challenges of providing competitive compensation

By Helen Packer

12 March

Participants compete during the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Dragon Boat Competition to. illustrate Hong Kong nears first universities of applied sciences

Hong Kong nears first universities of applied sciences

Upgraded institutions seen as a way to meet talent demands in the Greater Bay Area

By Helen Packer

11 March

Participants in an Idle No More rally march towards the British Columbia Legislative Building

‘Stark decline’ in academic freedom: four in 10 face restrictions

Academic freedom is particularly at risk in countries with pronounced social and political polarisation, report says

By Helen Packer

7 March

Seoul National University Hospital building in Jongno-gu, Seoul city.

South Korean doctors oppose expansion of medical school places

Thousands walk out, arguing that government should address low pay and poor working conditions before going ahead

By Helen Packer

5 March

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