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Tash Mosheim

tash.mosheim@timeshighereducation.com

Tash joined 51�Թ� in July 2025 as a reporter covering Asia, having previously reported on news and showbusiness for the Daily Mail. A graduate of Durham University with a BA in English literature and philosophy, she also served as editor-in-chief of the student newspaper Palatinate.

Articles by Tash Mosheim

An example of the University of Warwick's "Beyond" branding.

Warwick marketing ‘fiasco’ shows ‘education isn’t a luxury brand’

Experts warn institutions against losing sight of their purpose, as more details emerge about university’s prolific spending on PR activities

By Tash Mosheim

31 July

A couple walks past ice cream stalls during an evening festival in Suzhou, China.

Ice cream seller ‘shaming’ exposes China ‘graduate success flaws’

Viral case reveals how Chinese universities prioritise prestige over personal choice, exposing tensions in a system struggling to adapt to mass higher education, academics say

By Tash Mosheim

29 July

Professor Evelyn Welch, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Bristol, shakes hands with Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, India's Minister of Education

Bristol plans to open its first overseas campus in Mumbai

Russell Group institution gets green light to set up international base in time for its 150th anniversary

By Tash Mosheim

29 July

Mostly male students at Kyoto University, Japan. To illustrate how efforts to address gender inequality in higher education in Japan aren’t working.

DEI scepticism threatens to derail Japan’s gender equality push

Long-running initiatives that aim to tackle issue not working, say experts, with change in approach needed

By Tash Mosheim

28 July

Hong Kong city view

Hong Kong university applications surge amid US uncertainty

Institutions appear to be overcoming longstanding internationalisation issues, with some reporting record-breaking levels of interest

By Tash Mosheim

25 July

View of the University of Warwick surrounded by autumn trees

Warwick mocked for ‘tone-deaf’ Vogue spread and ‘Beyond’ rebrand

Glossy magazine advertorial featuring university’s marketing chief draws ridicule from academics amid sector funding crisis

By Tash Mosheim

23 July

Road with bright neon signs in Seoul

Seoul supremacy ‘hard to break’ as Korea boosts regional campuses

New president’s plan to spread excellence beyond capital ‘unfeasible’ in era of declining enrolments, academics warn

By Tash Mosheim

22 July

Students outside the State Library of Victoria

Labor’s student debt wipe plan ‘worth far less than billed’

Promised 20 per cent cut set to be tabled in parliament, but new analysis shows real relief for graduates may end up being just 7.9 per cent

By Tash Mosheim

21 July

Sanitary hygiene set for woman

‘Hidden impact’ of menstruation ‘disadvantages students’

Universities urged to address structural issues caused by menstrual health as study reveals only 15 per cent have policies in place

By Tash Mosheim

21 July

Students heading to the University of Tokyo

‘Long way to go’ as Japan’s excellence fund posts modest return

Scheme intended to provide long-term funding for research still struggling to get off the ground, which critics say is indicative of its limitations

By Tash Mosheim

18 July

Students looking at car engine on auto mechanic apprenticeship course

Sidelining universities ‘won’t tackle skills crisis’ – thinktank

Urgent reforms to funding and regulation needed or universities will struggle to support Labour’s economic ambitions, finds thinktank

By Tash Mosheim

17 July

Biotechnology specialist working with advanced equipment

New ARC grant proposals ‘still leave next generation behind’

Funder proposes to create stand-alone fellowship scheme for early-career researchers after criticism

By Tash Mosheim

15 July

Female student writing in notebook in busy lecture theatre

New Zealand relaxes work rules in new push for overseas students

Country aims to double international education revenue by 2034, as it aims to capitalise on tightened rules in rival destinations

By Tash Mosheim

14 July

Student walking to class

Students from Vietnam can ‘help stabilise enrolments in big four’

South-east Asian country sees more than 40,000 visas issued in 2024, a 20 per cent increase on five years ago

By Tash Mosheim

11 July

A Menorah engraved in sandstone on the Emanuel Synagogue on Ocean Street, Woollahra in the eastern suburbs of Sydney. In the foreground is a security camer

Australian universities face funding threat over antisemitism

Special envoy plans ‘report card’ judging institutions on efforts to tackle hate speech and protect Jewish students and staff

By Tash Mosheim

10 July

Data scientist uses a computer and dashboard for analysis

China produces more AI research than US, UK and EU combined

Country amasses 30,000 researchers working on new technology, ‘dwarfing’ the talent pools of its nearest rivals

By Tash Mosheim

10 July

Universities ‘must adapt’ as China ‘no longer student gold mine’

Demand from Chinese students softens worldwide as economic concerns reshape family choices, new agency data shows

By Tash Mosheim

9 July

People searching information on internet in National Taiwan Library.

Agent training course aims to safeguard UK sector reputation

British Council-run scheme comes amid growing concern over the ethics of international student recruitment

By Tash Mosheim

9 July