There is no silver bullet in the UK’s pension dispute
The latest USS valuation may have been conducted amid crashing markets, but there is no escaping the need for changes, says Kate Barker
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College student voting surged as Biden won White House
Two-thirds of eligible college students voted, with Trump-era motivations seen to be generating new political power for campus voices
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UCU members back strikes over pensions but turnout falls short
Barely half of campuses pass 50 per cent voting threshold required for walkouts to go ahead
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Turnout hampers strike plans in UK university pay dispute
Combined with results of pensions ballot, union has mandate for walkouts at less than four in 10 institutions polled
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North American universities to share sexual harassment findings
Pledge by leaders of AAU campuses designed to prevent abusers from repeating behaviour by moving between institutions
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Computer science and engineering subject rankings 2022: results announced
Australian universities make strong progress in both subjects, while Californian institutions are on the rise in computer science
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UK universities growing keen on block teaching
Suffolk is the first institution to roll out immersive modules across undergraduate curriculum, and others may follow
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Universities Superannuation Scheme backs pension benefit cuts
Fund’s embrace of employer-led reforms averts massive hikes in contributions
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Union says strikes ‘inevitable’ as USS pension cuts progress
Employer representatives on joint negotiating committee push through Universities UK proposal with chair’s backing
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Is now the time for a full embrace of lifelong learning?
Universities recognise the need for flexible and continuing education but are still seeking the most appropriate strategy. Anna McKie reports
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Asia internationalises in its own backyard
Affordable quality education and job opportunities are encouraging more Asian students to travel closer to home, reports Joyce Lau
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Per-student grant funding in England down 19 per cent since 2018
Smaller campuses and providers in London bear brunt of latest reforms
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Is STEM growth really stunting the humanities?
The narrative that the humanities are haemorrhaging students, funding and political favour is deeply felt around the world. But the evidence of the disciplines’ decline is considerably more nuanced,...
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Short-term study trips ‘still bring major benefits’
UUKi says it will encourage UK government to consider findings when reviewing Turing mobility scheme
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Steinmetz abruptly quits as chancellor at Arkansas
Social media photos reported, while outsider in conservative state bemoans loss of civil debate