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The science is ‘just physics’ and the human chemistry matters more, says academic behind a sustainable development programme that’s going global
If rich countries poach your nurses you should ‘build more nursing schools’, conference hears
Most initiatives are well-meaning but ‘short-term, scattered, uncoordinated and incoherent’
Universities might be in the ‘sweet spot to redefine the future’, but they still need to work with government and business, says leader
A fixation on publishing in ‘academic comic books’ is subverting the values permeating business schools, conference hears
It may be a ‘hard case to make’, but admitting more refugee students is in low-income countries’ interests, conference hears
Stronger leadership, fresher thinking and better incentives needed to drive action on sustainability, says Auckland vice-chancellor
As climate catastrophes gain steam, early warnings offer the ‘most effective’ safety shield, modellers say
Debate on how far governments should regulate universities without impinging on academic freedom and autonomy
Sector leaders call for rethink of teaching methods to prepare students for changing world of work
Students looking closer to home for international education, but immigration rules and price points remain barrier
Turkish university’s ‘clarity of vision’ in transformation into innovation hub secures top prize
Malaysian Cabinet member says universities should prioritise local needs over global reputation
Legal reforms to enable creation of ‘European degree’ the next step towards closer cross-border integration, THE summit hears
University leaders warn they often find themselves stuck between the US and China
Companies must understand that it is not the job of a university to conduct commercial product development, summit hears
European Innovation Council president says member states are struggling to turn good science into ‘game-changing innovations’
Effective digital learning requires more than a camera in a classroom, says Ghanaian e-learning leader Eric Appau Asante
Undergraduates at Nigeria’s Covenant University enjoy their classes on how to have a happy marriage, says leader
UK universities that have made the switch to different teaching model say it boosts student retention and recruitment but staff burnout is real risk
Financial constraints reducing appetite for risky experimentation but pressures can also help to ‘clarify minds’, say experts
Institutions ‘got it wrong’ by putting all the attention on assessment when large language models first launched, say experts
Tying state-of-the-art digital research infrastructure to particular research communities should give way to more equitable landscape, conference hears
Former government adviser says a modest cut in operating costs could allow for a doubling of the number of UK academics
Agenda overview for Times Higher Education’s Global Sustainable Development Congress 2024 is announced
Current business model not sustainable for more than two to three years, according to David Maguire
Too heavy a focus on skills training restricts universities’ role in the world, THE event hears
Minister tells THE he has been calling vice-chancellors directly when he receives reports of Jewish students feeling threatened
Adult education and skills development needs separate pot of money, THE event hears
Campus Live event hears sector leaders call for neighbouring institutions to share facilities in the face of declining enrolments
Solutions on higher education funding in England already known, says former secretary of state
Zaki Nusseibeh, chancellor of United Arab Emirates University, says universities must evolve with the world to take advantage of the green transition
Conference attendees discuss how to respond to the ‘600-pound gorilla in the room’ on university teaching
American University in Cairo president says institutions must work to close disparities in income, language and digital literacy levels
Event hears how even the best performing students can struggle to get a job if they lack soft skills
Universities in the Gulf are increasingly attracting scholars and staff from across the Arab region and beyond. What are the main pull factors? And how is this shifting the knowledge centres of the Middle East?
As MENA adapts to global warming, regional universities, especially in the UAE, are preparing to embrace a climate leadership role, says Mariët Westermann
Upskiling staff to thrive in clean-energy industries could mostly benefit graduates and high-skill workers, Andreas Schleicher tells conference
Universities must focus on the student experience, but they also must clarify what students want that experience to be
Dangers of universities being seen to shape public opinion highlighted in Pakistan, while Saudi leader warns of ‘slippery slope’
Teaching students how to best use ChatGPT and other tools will be core to universities’ future, leaders tell THE summit
Students want to be on campus but they still need a reason to go there, summit hears
While the process to replace Excellence in Research for Australia is a ‘black box’ exercise, new evaluation mechanisms hold promise
Metaverse campuses may be needed to alleviate loneliness of ‘personalised learning at scale’ driven by AI, Anant Agarwal tells THE summit
Research ecosystems need some ‘apoptosis’ as some cells emerge and others fade away, summit hears
‘The real world doesn’t come neatly compartmentalised,’ summit hears, in exploration of the ‘unique’ strengths of multidisciplinary research
Admission and retention of under-represented students must not rest on the goodwill of a few ‘teachers and role models’, Sydney summit hears
Incentives needed to build research across disciplines to address global challenges, THE summit hears
New Zealand’s leading university confronts ‘enduring and complex questions’ in diversity drive, THE summit hears
While councils might expect a response ‘after first tweet’, universities ‘lose credibility’ when they vacillate, THE World Academic Summit hears
Partnership will seek to reward institutions that incentivise cross-disciplinary work aimed at solving the world’s biggest challenges
Nearly 300 entries whittled down to 75 finalists ahead of inaugural ceremony
THE is looking for people who are committed to a better sub-Saharan Africa and believe that higher education can contribute to bringing about that change
Universities operating in difficult environments can have more of an impact by pooling resources, summit hears
Professors in global North should come south as temporary solution to immigration headaches, Rwandan ambassador tells event
Institutions seek to remove barriers to ensure student mobility is open to more than just the ‘very privileged few’
Influx of foreign investment brings opportunities to train skilled workers but institutions must adapt to capitalise
Oxford’s vaccine success shows what universities can do in a crisis, but following up with climate solutions means being proactive with funders, Irene Tracey tells THE summit
Investing in structures and processes that allow students and staff to develop their own relationships is the best way to avoid woolly diversity work, conference hears
Institutions offer more support to tackle historically low participation rates
