As the celebrated children’s historical sketch show marks its 15th anniversary, Jack Grove speaks to its head writer, history producer and PhD researchers on how scholarly sleuthing has been crucial...
Anglophone scepticism about the value of language study had been rising for many years before anyone had heard of Duolingo or ChatGPT. But while some academics believe technology will kill off...
As overhaul presses staff and students to broaden horizons, president discusses handling faculty pushback, maintaining a vital Samsung partnership and dealing with disgruntled alumni
Ivy League institution follows congressional spotlight with student arrests and suspensions
A radical new manifesto for science communication is warning about the dangers of making arrogant claims that academic knowledge can explain the mysteries of the universe. Matthew Reisz meets its...
England’s Department for Education has deaccredited some universities while approving a range of alternative providers and strictly defining course contents. But while defenders hail an evidence-...
Students see benefits to paid work beyond the money, but they would welcome help in advocating for better pay and conditions, say six academics
Jobs chopped at universities, government agencies and crown research institutes
A lack of long-term, sustainable policymaking is crippling universities, and the same mistakes are afflicting those involved in teacher education
First-years in Utrecht targeted by ‘bangalijst’ have been pursuing legal action against members of student group responsible for document
Delays and baffling rejections are leaving their mark, analyst warns