51³Ô¹Ï citizenship in HE a ‘loaded’ and ‘patronising’ Researchers in South Africa say focus instead on developing ‘globally competent graduates’ By Ellie Bothwell 4 February
International students ‘over-confident’, study suggests Academics think overseas students are unsuccessful at half of important activities, according to research By Ellie Bothwell 3 February
Data analysis: latest Hesa figures on state school entrants Some members of Russell Group still lag behind sector on access for state school students By John Elmes 3 February
Reading great literature won’t improve Trump, says TóibÃn Brooklyn author reflects on the new US president, Brexit and literature as he becomes chancellor of the University of Liverpool By Jack Grove 3 February
Concerns raised over Sir Mark Walport’s new powers Scientists have mixed reactions to announcement of UKRI leader By Holly Else 2 February
Trump makes funding threat to Berkeley over cancelled speech US president attacks institution on Twitter after Milo Yiannopoulos event sparks violence By Ellie Bothwell 2 February
Rethink influence of Confucius Institutes, says study Paper concludes that ‘contrary to popular thinking, Confucius Institutes have not had a positive impact on China’s global interests’ By Hilary Lamb 2 February
Danish drugs giant invests in UK university research centre Novo Nordisk to invest £115 million in University of Oxford centre despite Brexit By Holly Else 2 February
EU student applications to UK down 7% after Brexit vote Ucas January deadline figures show 5% fall across all students By John Morgan 2 February
‘Market movements’ could change nature of universities Dramatic student number shifts revealed by Ucas figures come as uncertainty looms on multiple fronts By John Morgan 2 February
How universities might shape their Brexit futures Oxford’s appointment of head of Brexit strategy offers sector food for thought By John Morgan 2 February
The week in higher education – 2 February 2017 The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media By THE reporters 2 February
Grant winners – 2 February 2017 A round-up of academics awarded research council funding By THE reporters 2 February
UK universities: ‘embrace technology or risk falling behind’ Jisc report for Hepi says technology is a ‘key tool’ in responding to challenges laid down by TEF By John Elmes 2 February
Mobile students have ‘higher levels of self-efficacy’ Study finds that students with greater self-belief are less likely to view new cultures as a ‘threatening challenge’ By Ellie Bothwell 2 February
Antipsychiatry scholarship provokes academic freedom debate The University of Toronto’s scholarship raises questions about the extent to which academic freedom is appropriate By Hilary Lamb 1 February
Tackle ‘reporting bias’ in pedagogy research Author of new research says journals are ‘not doing’ enough to combat the phenomenon By John Elmes 1 February
Bett 2017: use technology to support student outcomes Microsoft vice-president of worldwide education says technology can help universities’ mandate to aid students’ employability By John Elmes 1 February
International mature students 'look to Canada' Changes to government’s immigration system might lead to rise in adult students who are seeking permanent residency in country By Ellie Bothwell 31 January
North Korean university seeks US help University founded by Christian evangelicals sends delegation to US hoping for assistance By David Matthews 31 January
Chinese PhD education ‘shifted from Soviet to US model’ Working paper suggests that US influence has led to growth and improvement of China’s doctoral education By Ellie Bothwell 31 January
Three UK HE agencies should be merged, says review Sir David Bell’s review says the ECU, HEA and LFHE should become one body by September By John Morgan 31 January
Thousands of scholars call for US academic boycott But some academics suggest move would harm US universities and scholars ‘who desperately need support’ By Ellie Bothwell 31 January
Early career fellowship offered to ‘salaried’ academic Research grant available but institution job 'normally' required before applying By Holly Else 31 January
Trump travel ban hits scholars and students US academia responds in shock to US president's executive order By Elizabeth Redden for Inside Higher Ed 30 January
Dual national academics: US travel ban will harm research Some scholars are already planning to boycott conferences and meetings in the US in response to Donald Trump’s executive order By Ellie Bothwell 30 January
What will UK's industrial strategy mean for universities? New approach calls research crucial to raising productivity, but there is a shift in focus to industrial challenges By David Matthews 29 January
Royal Archives opened up to shed light on George III New digital resource for researchers will illuminate Georgian life from American independence to astronomy By Matthew Reisz 28 January
Decision to leave Euratom ‘bonkers’, say experts Future of UK nuclear research ‘uncertain’ after Brexit bill revelation By Holly Else 27 January
About 80% of UK universities sign up for TEF Total of 134 institutions includes all English members of the Russell Group By John Elmes 27 January
Martin Wolf: HE bill's market vision 'defective' FT commentator gives damning verdict on what he describes as ‘government takeover of university sector’ By John Morgan 27 January
Spain is most popular Erasmus+ destination Meanwhile, France sent the most students abroad through the programme, new figures show By Ellie Bothwell 27 January
Happiness expert advises UK’s first ‘positive university’ Martin Seligman guides University of Buckingham on 'positive psychology' By Jack Grove 27 January
Out of the seminar room and on to the airwaves Workshop offers guidance for the aspiring academic radio stars of the future By Matthew Reisz 26 January
The week in higher education – 26 January 2017 The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media By THE reporters 26 January
Scholar helps Latin America reach out to refugees Research projects have spurred governments to pass vital humanitarian legislation By Matthew Reisz 26 January
What academic book has most shaped Britain? Voters decided Keynes' General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money has proved most influential on UK 26 January
Is research in some countries more altruistically motivated than in others? When it comes to big countries, more individualistic nations are more altruistic By David Matthews 26 January
Nobel laureate: nature best on science questions, not politicians Nobel prizewinners speak out for curiosity-driven research at event in India By Hilary Lamb 26 January
World in brief – 26 January 2017 Higher education news from around the globe By THE reporters 26 January
Grant winners – 26 January 2017 A round-up of academics awarded research council funding By THE reporters 26 January
Notre Dame: mixing study abroad and research Vice-president for internationalisation also suggests US institutions could work with UK universities By Ellie Bothwell 26 January
UK government keeps secret key visa figures Decision to keep visa refusal data secret seen as part of effort to reduce overseas student numbers By John Morgan 26 January
Renaissance of the medieval world Old Germanic languages are back in vogue, but what value are they to a modern-day graduate? Alice Durrans writes By Alice Durrans 26 January
Winners and losers in battle for students revealed Universities’ records on admissions for different ethnic and social groups also highlighted By John Morgan 26 January
Some college ‘is better than none’, study suggests First transnational study of how university dropouts fare in the labour market suggests any exposure to higher education is better than none By Jack Grove 26 January
UK HE ‘should push for sector-specific’ Brexit deal UUK accused of failing to emulate sectors ‘from farming to finance’ in seeking special deal By John Morgan 25 January
Women in STEM ‘more likely to burn out’ Universities need to open up communication channels to help retain women in science, says study By Holly Else 25 January
Nicola Sturgeon praises Scottish universities’ internationalism First minister speaks at launch of Universities Scotland's global higher education campaign By John Elmes 25 January
TEF to limit use of ‘flawed’ NSS scores Chair voices concerns over student satisfaction data as Cambridge’s students’ union joins NSS boycott By Jack Grove 25 January
Anglicising foreign students’ names to ‘reduce bias’ Research suggests that professors are more likely to respond to Chinese students with anglicised names By Ellie Bothwell 24 January
Vince Cable: universities to be Brexit 'casualties' Former minister in charge of higher education says Theresa May could have won single market concessions By John Elmes 24 January
‘Study drugs’ fail to help students boost grades Stimulants such as Ritalin – prescribed for ADHD – are being used by students, but the academic benefit is ‘illusory’ By Hilary Lamb 24 January
Professor banned from office after dismissal Turkish philosopher describes shock at being stopped from packing up office after sudden dismissal By Jack Grove 23 January
Are arts and humanities endowments facing the Trump chop? Academics are alarmed at reports that first Trump budget will try to end funds By Scott Jaschik for Inside Higher Ed 23 January
THE in Davos: Brexit, Switzerland and the EU President of ETH Zurich talks to 51³Ô¹Ï rankings editor Phil Baty By Phil Baty 23 January
Theresa May unveils ‘alternative’ to universities UK government to completely overhaul technical education as part of new industrial strategy By Holly Else 23 January
Variability in marking ‘too high’, says study Author of new paper on grading reliability says universities need to tackle ‘pernicious’ issue By John Elmes 23 January
TEF boycott fears allayed as elite universities opt in Higher education minister says ‘almost all’ English institutions will take part By John Elmes 23 January
China: Shakespeare now welcome New academic partnership to build on the country’s deeper ‘engagement with world literature’ By Matthew Reisz 22 January
