Rise of the research-bots: AI software that writes your papers for you Critics warn new 'Manuscript Writer' program may be too good to be true, since automated content could run the risk of plagiarism By Rachael Pells 22 November
Cash-strapped university proposes to abolish academic departments Academics object to reforms at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale By Colleen Flaherty for Inside Higher Ed 21 November
What is the title of your dissertation? Make sure it’s not too good It may be the only bit of your thesis that most people will read, but do not waste your best title on your PhD, says Zachary Foster By Zachary Foster 20 November
US tax proposals show support for higher education ‘may be over’ Tax bills are ‘deeply worrying’ for universities, say higher education experts By Ellie Bothwell 20 November
Scholars ‘can’t be aloof’ from philanthropy Canadian university dean says fundraising is an important – and fun – activity for academics By Ellie Bothwell 19 November
Free speech ‘adopted’ by hostile right to ‘discredit universities’ Berkeley chancellor issues warning at conference on New Nationalism and Universities By John Morgan 18 November
Canada urged to boost outbound student mobility Report calls for a quarter of Canadian students to study abroad within 10 years By Ellie Bothwell 17 November
How Canada's universities hope to improve inclusion Elizabeth Cannon on why Canada's HE sector still has some work to do to achieve true diversity, and how universities are approaching this problem By Elizabeth Cannon 14 November
World University Rankings: boosting both competition and collaboration Scientific endeavour has for centuries been driven on by both competitive and collaborative spirit, and the rankings can boost both, says Phil Baty By Phil Baty 13 November
Florida State University halts Greek life after student’s death University president says students must create ‘a new culture’ at the institution By Ellie Bothwell 9 November
Interview with Carol S. Dweck The psychology professor on students’ mindsets, nine-day weeks and thinking in the bath By Ellie Bothwell 9 November
World University Rankings 2018 by subject: psychology, life sciences and clinical results out now Universities in the US dominate new Times Higher Education psychology ranking By Ellie Bothwell 8 November
