The impact agenda still threatens research autonomy Covid vaccine successes notwithstanding, researchers should remain wary of corporate capture, says Tahir Shah By Tahir H. Shah 1 May
Pakistan’s higher education sector needs greater autonomy The sacking of the Higher Education Commission’s chair provides an opportunity to rethink the organisation's entire rationale, says Tahir Shah By Tahir H. Shah 2 May
The developing world needs more specialist universities Pakistan’s labour shortages illustrate that well-rounded graduates also need to be properly prepared for specific industries, says Tahir Shah By Tahir H. Shah 28 February
Pakistan’s publication counting adds up to too little Academic research is not having any significant impact on the national economy or health of society, laments Tahir Shah By Tahir H. Shah 21 July