V-c in ‘Western civilisation’ row hits back at critics
Wollongong’s Paul Wellings rejects claims he contravened rules in approving Ramsay Centre course, as decision faces legal challenge
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The university that took in 50,000 students fleeing Islamic State
Kirkuk?hosted students from seven closed universities in captured territory, providing refuge from horror of executions and alternative to fighting for jihadists
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The week in higher education – 16 May 2019
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media
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Video: the role of research universities in creating new impact
A global panel of research universities and industry leaders discuss how to foster a sustainable culture of innovation?
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Foreign students at Israeli university ‘made to work on farm’
Tel Aviv University launches investigation into complaints made by African and Asian learners on industry-backed master’s
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Is the Haldane Principle obsolete?
Last year’s scandal over the ministerial vetoing of Australian research grants coincided with the centenary of the fabled principle that politicians should keep out of such decisions. But with...
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New scholarships turn out to be funded by axeing exchange scheme
Australian government?accused of ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’
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Plan S architect reflects on US ‘disappointment’ and global hope
Robert-Jan Smits looks back on open access initiative ‘roller coaster’ after?swapping European Commission for Eindhoven’s ‘booming’ innovation ‘ecosystem’
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Confront fraudulent research before it spreads
When credible concerns emerge about research validity, universities and journals must move quickly, writes John Ross
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Building an international learning society: is the UK listening to the East?
China’s investments in talent circulation and innovation hubs hold many lessons for the UK’s international education ambitions, says Catherine Montgomery?
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Singapore ‘fake news’ law ‘threatens academic freedom worldwide’
Academics fear global reach of new Singaporean legislation could result in censorship of international academic journals
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East and West: progressing in partnership
Cutting-edge scientific research requires freedom from political constraint. To maximise progress, both Asia and the West should reflect on their priorities
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Quality bodies urged to tackle higher education ‘corruption’
Study finds?evidence of widespread, worldwide corruption in HE and?lack of action from?quality assurance bodies?to stop it
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Does university assessment still pass muster?
Most universities still rely on exams and assessed essays to grade their students. But as the fourth industrial revolution, employability and?student satisfaction all rise up the agenda, many experts...
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How the University of Hong Kong became the world’s most international institution
HKU’s history, location, social context and educational and research ambitions combine to create a truly global university, says Ian Holliday ?