Applicants to Indian universities need an accurate picture of what to expect
Making appropriate decisions is difficult for students when information is scarce and inaccurate, say Kaibalyapati Mishra and Krishna Raj
Making appropriate decisions is difficult for students when information is scarce and inaccurate, say Kaibalyapati Mishra and Krishna Raj
Scholars need to address how the legacy of Russian writers and artists is taught to students and the public, says Nataliya Shpylova-Saeed
Universities must refocus on the basics of reading, writing and numeracy across subjects and fields, says Harvey Graff
Are research careers meritocratic? Do universities do enough to support researchers? Is impact more important than publications? Is interdisciplinarity the key to new discoveries? Can...
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media
University breached advertising rules by claiming its arts and humanities research was ‘number one’ in UK, says regulator
Yes, in-person interaction has benefits, but ending online accessibility will close the door again on those unable to travel, says Alexandra Ridgway
Corporate tie-ups bring employability benefits but may be fragile and impose academic and reputational risks, says Paul Springer
New cooperative approach targets biggest essay mills without need for court action
Goldsmiths’ reduction of people to expendable costs corrodes the necessary conditions for learning. I’m leaving, says Les Back
Emphasising the value for money offered by a vibrant learning community is a much better pitch to potential students, says Aaron Basko
Academics rejected by university presses may turn to hybrid or self-publishers. But Harvey Graff’s experience suggests they should tread very carefully
Friendly reminders about university events, deadlines and policies may seem harmless, but fielding these endless emails exacts a high price, says Frank LoSchiavo
Researcher debunks idea that assignment writers are typically based in the Global South