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The retirement of arguably the UK*s most politically adept university leader leaves big boots to fill. The Glasgow principal talks to Jack Grove about 40 years of sectoral evolution, his thoughts on Scottish university funding and his concerns about the now-paused changes to the 2029 REF

15 September
  • Muscat, Oman

Anton Muscatelli: &I was quite happy being an academic*

The retirement of arguably the UK*s most politically adept university leader leaves big boots to fill. The Glasgow principal talks to Jack Grove about 40 years of sectoral evolution, his thoughts on Scottish university funding and his concerns about the now-paused changes to the 2029 REF

15 September

A sector described by a leading party figure as a &conveyor belt for communism* is understandably wary of Nigel Farage*s latest right-wing populist project. But Reform UK persistently tops opinion polls. And the party*s annual conference suggests universities have a lot of ground to make up with it. Patrick Jack reports

Financial strains and the emergence of digital testing have led to concerns that anglophone universities are admitting students whose English is not good enough to allow them to succeed. But are tests really becoming less rigorous 每 or are universities setting pass rates that are too low? Helen Packer reports 

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Anton Muscatelli: &I was quite happy being an academic*

The retirement of arguably the UK*s most politically adept university leader leaves big boots to fill. The Glasgow principal talks to Jack Grove about 40 years of sectoral evolution, his thoughts on Scottish university funding and his concerns about the now-paused changes to the 2029 REF

15 September
  • Muscat, Oman

    Digital innovation for sustainable, flexible higher education

    Join university leaders, industry partners and innovators from across the Arab World to focus on how digital innovation is transforming higher education and explore ethical considerations. We will consider the future of hybrid and online learning, examine AI's impact on universities and explore governance options.

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    IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
  • Paris, France

    Stronger together: Building reputation and resilience in a divisive world

    In a time of unprecedented global change, our theme for this year's conference reflects our collective commitment to connection, collaboration and agility. Join us to share your institution*s reputational successes, discover the latest global best practices in reputation management, and connect and collaborate with global peers in a relaxed and inspiring environment.

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    IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
  • Baku, Azerbaijan

    Transnational research: From knowledge to global impact 

    This summit will bring together university leaders, policymakers and researchers from across Europe and Asia to explore how transnational research can drive social and economic progress. With a core focus on transnational research, we will explore how academic discovery can be turned into real-world solutions that address today*s most pressing global challenges.

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    IN PARTNERSHIP WITH