Management and governance
Current chancellor of University of Wisconsin-Madison will be private institution’s first female leader
When observance of university rules is subservient to internal political considerations, standards and fairness suffer, says Afroz Shah
China crackdown remains controversial, but institutions advised of broader reasons to keep tabs on scientists
The tactful approach can be effective but it risks obscuring the necessity and urgency of improvements, says Chris Moore
Katie Normington aims to rebuild trust with staff after ‘confidence shaken’ by governance failings under former leader Dominic Shellard
In a digital era, academics’ time would be far better spent on assessment, curation and mentoring, says Terry Young
University ‘keen to engage’ staff and students on ‘merger’, while sidestepping inconsistencies in proposal
A pan-European document could also boost institutional autonomy, budgets, policy visibility and common problem-solving ability, says Jan Palmowski
One university’s strenuous efforts to eradicate cheating by students and academics point the way for the whole sector, says Július Kravjar
Conservative campaign for control of North Idaho College ends with ousting of Rick MacLennan and anger over masks
Vaccines notwithstandiing, mitigations are needed to avoid a repeat of last year’s campus Covid wave, say Simon Williams and Gavin Yamey
Previous round of negotiations curtailed by financial crisis in 2009
Boston-based university’s 11th campus aims to fill major Silicon Valley need, with a vow of social conscience
Canadian cites challenge of being separated from family during pandemic
University leaders would not exercise freedom even if the state did not have them under its thumb, says Maszlee Malik
While other red state campus leaders struggle, Michael McRobbie stresses consultation and rural services
If it all goes wrong, universities will not be able to avert truly disastrous consequences, says Rama Thirunamachandran
Ministry of Education says it does not ‘support or encourage’ institutions setting up outposts beyond their home province
NMITE director Elena Rodriguez-Falcon says engineering institution has delivered on founding vision despite discarding more radical proposals
Headlines about whether the liberal arts can work in Asia only probe part of the story, says Scott Anthony
South Pacific nations trade barbs as unique pan-national university enters world stage
Furious backlash against comments by University of the Highlands and Islands leader Todd Walker
Alice Gast to leave in August 2022 after being found guilty of bullying
Long-time leader’s departure amid casino furore follows withdrawal of Newcastle’s coal-aligned appointee
Inquiry recommended disciplinary action against Jeremy Morris over handling of complaint against third party
School says new facilities are needed, but local politician voices environmental concerns
But about-turn leaves gaps and lingering fears about challenging political power
Manipulated data in study of truth and behaviour threatens career of popular TED Talk star Dan Ariely
Much of the language now used by universities feels like a kind of literary lockjaw that is too dull even to poke fun at. Joe Moran considers the causes and disastrous consequences
The election of the University of Ghana’s first female vice-chancellor has been overshadowed by unwanted political meddling, says Kwadwo Appiagyei-Atua
Cintana will ‘accelerate’ existing universities and create ‘start-ups’ around world, taking a share of increased earnings
Communal leisure activities can have a big impact on campus life, paper argues
Voluntary principles may be a fait accompli, with chancellors who endorsed them also sitting on remuneration committees
Staff at troubled and historic institution ‘relieved’ by last-minute reprieve, and hopeful that institution’s traditions will live on
Sydney and UNSW vow to collaborate more, while shrugging off snarky stereotypes
Pal Ahluwalia to run multi-country university from Samoa, as audit clears management of breaches
Takeover will preserve ‘rich heritage’ of trade union college, say leaders
Institutions that want to help their staff have children should focus on the factors that drive postponement, says Pamela Mahoney Tsigdinos
Academics are ‘groping along blindly’ in a fierce debate over whether certain phrases or subjects are still legal
Australian academic administrator and former engineering executive returns amid policy focus on commercialising research
Campaigners at Bo?azi?i University say their victory could inspire others – but also fear a harsher crackdown under a new appointee
Survey on Indian government initiative to open up to foreign offshoots finds concern about hurdles from overseas institutions
Easing of pandemic a moment for many campus presidents to take a break and others to be pushed out
A model for conservative politics in US 中国A片, Virginia campus seen as reverting to intolerance
Nobel laureate among professors vowing to move courses on to non-profit alternative platform after deal with 2U
Dharmendra Pradhan faces an uphill struggle to implement the new National Education Policy, says Mukhtar Ahmad
England’s free speech bill should outlaw gag orders that stifle revelations of bad practice, says an anonymous author
It will take real courage to unpack the failures of leaders over the past year, but there are important lessons to be learned, says Patrick Sanaghan
Hannah-Jones case points out pathway for wider trustee reform but may just embolden academia’s political enemies
Pride Month may be over but inclusion needs year-round commitment that goes beyond noisy and colourful gestures, says Karen Lambert
Australian regulator allows Perth institution to address its problems behind closed doors
After claims Sheffield leaders aim to be ‘M&S, not Aldi’ brand, critics point to earlier withdrawal from AMRC training centre extension
NIH data hint at the extent of bullying and emotional abuse, but barriers to tackling the issue remain high, says Joanna Buscemi
As row over redundancies shows no sign of easing, academics see deeper-rooted problems of mismanagement
Eminent judge’s departure follows Australian university’s decision to fund new campus development while discarding staff
Incoming Australian vice-chancellor no stranger to foreign revenue challenges because he deals with same issues in current job
SFC sector review set up by Scottish government calls for more strategic approach, but does not advocate nationally planned mergers
Hepi number two to succeed Greg Walker at mission group
Alumnus and established academic to take the helm at highly ranked university
While not complete or explained, Boston-Oakland partnership may ease major technology-university bottleneck
