University staff more likely to be LGB+ than general population Study says fears of under-representation are ‘unfounded’ and warns affirmative action could therefore be ‘unlawful’ Chris Havergal 4月 23日
The OfS’ proposals on student sexual misconduct are not fit for purpose Perhaps we need, instead, a specific tribunal to investigate and hear the most serious allegations, says Guy Micklewright Guy Micklewright 4月 23日
King’s challenged over EDI requirement in promotion process University discriminating against those with gender-critical beliefs, bringing it into conflict with new free speech rules, legal opinion states Tom Williams 4月 20日
Why even a physicist like me should shudder at Goldsmiths’ predicament The humanities- and social sciences-focused institution is the canary in UK higher education’s increasingly explosive coalmine, says Sir Keith Burnett Keith Burnett 4月 20日
UK wary of bid to regain home fee status for European students European Commission scheme would improve mobility between EU and UK for young people Emily Dixon 4月 19日
Internationalisation professionals have mixed feelings on leaders Almost half of European workforce surveyed doubt whether cross-border goals are clearly defined, with one in three lacking faith in managers Emily Dixon 4月 19日
Scholars whose language differs from English ‘struggle to publish’ Universities in countries that speak Dutch or German found to have higher research performance scores than those in Japan Tom Williams 4月 19日
Ministers fears universities may be ‘coerced’ via foreign funding Deputy prime minister to brief vice-chancellors on findings of review Chris Havergal 4月 18日
Lincoln faces strike threat after ‘putting 220 staff at risk’ Union fears scale of cost-cutting imperils local economy in region already facing economic challenges Tom Williams 4月 18日
‘World’s business school’ sees new challenges in uncertain times Stung by alumni reaction to his intervention on Israel-Gaza crisis, new dean of Insead says creating a ‘cauldron of cultures’ is a better way of contributing to the world Tom Williams 4月 18日
Students embrace block teaching but some staff still unconvinced UK universities that have made the switch to different teaching model say it boosts student retention and recruitment but staff burnout is real risk Tom Williams 4月 17日
