Do university rankings allow the real ‘stars of teaching’ to shine? Mark Jones looks at what happens to the league tables if you isolate the World University Rankings’ teaching metrics By Mark Jones 13 December
Internationalisation key as Asian challengers bid to reap returns Investment is ‘necessary but not sufficient’ to enable world-class research, which also relies on international collaboration By Simon Baker 13 December
Branch campus leaders told to be ‘more patient’ to taste success Debate follows news that two UK universities are struggling with projects By Ellie Bothwell 11 December
China’s shift towards basic research ‘aids entrepreneurial goals’ National University of Singapore president says focus is moving away from short-term and applied research By Jack Grove 8 December
Asia Universities Summit 2018: final programme announced 成人VR视频’s first summit in mainland China will host launch of 2018 Asia University Rankings By Ellie Bothwell 8 December
Chinese power ‘may lead to global academic censorship crisis’ Academic experts on China say the state may now issue demands in collaborations with Western universities By Ellie Bothwell 7 December
World University Rankings 2018 by subject: physical sciences results out now Expansion of league table reveals a more diverse list of countries and institutions By Ellie Bothwell 27 November
Chinese students ‘use university education to justify intolerant views’ Interviews with students and graduates in China ‘raise serious doubts’ about role of higher education in achieving cohesion By Ellie Bothwell 19 November
Indian institutions barred from using ‘university’ title Higher education regulator moves to correct confusion over status of specialist institutions By Jack Grove 17 November
A politically motivated boycott of Myanmar’s universities will punish the young Isolation is the last thing Myanmar needs if it is to develop its higher education system and encourage critical thought, write Kyle Anderson and Kyaw Moe Tun By Kyle Anderson 14 November
World University Rankings: boosting both competition and collaboration Scientific endeavour has for centuries been driven on by both competitive and collaborative spirit, and the rankings can boost both, says Phil Baty By Phil Baty 13 November
How to ‘robot-proof’ students for the age of AI Lifelong learning, real-world experience and a focus on ‘uniquely human attributes’ are key to preparing students for the future, says Joseph Aoun By Joseph Aoun 4 November
