Management and governance
With OfS under fire, shadow minister praises ‘innovative’ new Welsh post-16 education and research regulator
University says data gathered by new technology will only help to assess how buildings are used, but staff fear repercussions of increased surveillance
New Zealand Tertiary Education Commission head stresses need to regulate higher and vocational education together during UK visit
Union would end medical school’s 15-year search for a partner
The country’s National Education Policy aims to build a quality internationalised and marketised sector. But, says Saumen Chattopadhyay, it faces many entrenched challenges
Carrying out this increasingly herculean task effectively is beyond most universities’ capacity. The burden should be shared, says David Hardstaff
Departure of Tawana Kupe adds to turmoil at top level of South African sector
When Rhodes and fees both fell and Africa’s top university appointed its third black leader, hopes were raised that South African higher education was moving into a new era of equality. But several years on, funding pressures and governance failures still abound. Patrick Jack reports from Cape Town
University ‘reviewing’ fair work umpire’s decision to reject clarification that ‘contemporaneous consultation’ means ‘within a week’
Nation’s gender equity improves as Covid creates job openings and an appreciation of more welcoming work environments
It means both the university’s vice-chancellor and chair of council have stepped down inside just a few months
Universities face criticism for getting into financial difficulties – but deliberate policy decisions are leaving the squeezed middle high and dry
The powerful are willing to sacrifice the well-being of those who challenge them. Why are they allowed to get away with it, asks Mark Geoghegan
UGC move meant to make higher education less English-centric ‘could backfire’ without more support for institutions, academics say
Good people who fail to put themselves forward are in no position to carp about their ‘overlords’, says Bruce Macfarlane
Just as deans and provosts start to realise their visions, they are often gone, leaving everyone else to pick up the pieces, says Elizabeth Lehfeldt
New College of Florida governing board assembled by governor refuses faculty-backed professor candidates
The barrage of personal abuse faced by women in leadership positions risks our gains on gender equality, says Dawn Freshwater
University leaders are likely to be more concerned about the reputational risks of misconduct than state bureaucracies are, says Ararat Osipian
Even when speech is legally protected, the harm that it can cause must be addressed, say Neijma Celestine-Donnor and Lara Schwartz
Single system for accessing skills training and higher education would remove longstanding barriers between the two, lobby group claims
‘Match made in heaven’ bolsters THE's offering in the business education sector
Unions representing full-time and adjunct faculty walk out at New Jersey’s three-campus 67,000-student system
The theft of more than $800,000 by hackers prompted uncomfortable conversations about preparedness – or lack of it, says John Cox
When and how a leader’s tenure comes to an end can be down to many factors – what lessons can be learned from others who have served their time?
Most presidents don’t get fired, and those who do typically go on to rewarding new positions, says Holden Thorp
In the wake of Jacinda Ardern’s and Nicola Sturgeon’s decisions to step down as leaders of their respective nations, university leaders and experts reflect on when is the right time to give up the biggest office on campus
US administrators wary of losing millions in government funding over risky China ties, scholars say
Senior faculty are trying to prove their worth by making the lives of others so unpleasant that they agree to leave. It is time to call them out, says Aymen Idris
Removal of students from dormitories has left many scrambling to afford lodging in city or return to rural homes, where online learning is ‘impossible’
Incanting managerial buzzwords in response to a handful of free comments is not a strategy for improvement, says an anonymous academic
As political turmoil mounts in India, Jamia Millia Islamia v-c says she will protect students, but suspend those who go ‘too far’
As well-connected academic prepares to take the helm at her alma mater’s branch campus, she reflects on the opportunities – and challenges – for the institution and the nation
Higher education leaders are often reluctant to enter the political realm, but now this prudence carries the stench of cowardice, says Michael Roth
Dame Sally Mapstone will take up the role from 1 August
Sector’s progress in appointing women to top positions will help address remaining gender imbalances, but only with more work
Forcing teaching-focused academics to produce 3* research is like asking a world-class cricket bowler to focus on batting, says a research director
Ousted Cape Town vice-chancellor says her departure was a victory for the ‘opponents of change’, but insists she leaves the institution in good shape
Taking turns seen as sensible way to bring balance to solo roles, as new law debated by parliament
Politicians’ recent marshalling of public institutions for geopolitical, economic and societal ends has narrowed their room to manoeuvre, according to EUA’s autonomy scorecard
The regulator’s published approach to enforcement lacks basic safeguards around transparency, fairness and accountability, says Smita Jamdar
Data reveals that 48 universities in the top 200 have female presidents or vice-chancellors
As the political currents enter a more favourable cycle, pan-regional institution’s boss looks to begin repair job on ‘regional’ campuses
Neuroscientist to leave post in summer 2024 after 14 years in charge
As soon as the departure of the Cape Town vice-chancellor was confirmed, the debate over her legacy began
Biochemist ends nine-year tenure at Norwich institution after staff pass vote of no confidence
Vice-chancellor to leave within weeks following row over exit of deputy
Tough new demands requiring institutions to produce world-class research could put some universities’ titles under threat. But is that a good thing?
Fate of vice-chancellor set to be decided at crunch meeting, with student protests also disrupting start of academic year
Union calls for criminalisation of ‘wage theft’ with jail time for worst offenders
Legal action seen as ‘the only way’ to force universities to stop ‘divesting responsibility’, senate committee hears
Ron DeSantis’ appointment of political operators as trustees risks compromising universities’ pursuit of the truth, says Richard Joseph
Government backs parliamentary committee’s calls for action but promises ‘positive partnership’ with the sector
Board members of bankrupt Islamic institution accused of laundering more than €1 million and firearms offences
Institution famed for its brutalist campus has paid price for bad luck and bad decisions, staff say
Death of bodyguard won’t deter Fort Hare leader Sakhela Buhlungu from combating ‘cancer’ of graft gripping the South African sector
Westphalian Wilhelms University Münster set to become the University of Münster
University leaders should not outlive their ‘shelf life’, suggests Nobel laureate vice-chancellor
Ten groups of universities and ministries will explore whether the EU could and should label joint degrees and create a new legal status for cross-border institutions
Human rights expert heads back to UK from New Zealand, after previously holding Bristol deanship
