Reframing tenure as a form of worker protection rather than promoting its benefits for academic freedom will help scholars win the debate around its merits, according to the author of a new book, writes Patrick Jack #academicsky https://ow.ly/ptJc50X3Lrl

Policy uncertainty is leaving Australian university administrators with little choice about cutting jobs and courses, according to the head of the representative body for international education https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/policy-uncertainty-leaves-little-choice-about-job-cuts

Looking for funding? Non-profits and industry partners can be key allies—here’s how to find and connect with the right ones. www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/five-... #AcademicChatter #ECRchat #AcademicSky

Assignments built on exploration, analysis and authenticity show how AI can be part of assessment without losing rigour or the human touch: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/asses... #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

UK higher education must overcome a “relentless campaign” of negativity by the “anti-woke” media to win back public support, according to a v-c whose university has become embroiled in the “culture wars” https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/universities-victims-relentless-negativity-campaign

New Zealand has become a more affordable international education destination, but a perceived lack of work experience opportunities remains a drawback, according to the latest survey of foreign students’ satisfaction https://ow.ly/Q4WB50X3JOh

Labour has promised to reintroduce maintenance grants for students “who need them most”, funded via the planned levy on international student fees, reports Tom Williams #edusky https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/labour-promises-new-maintenance-grants-funded-fee-levy

UK government’s proposed levy on international student fees is a “stupid idea” opposed by a “big group of Labour MPs”, according to influential backbencher #highered #EduSky https://ow.ly/cNAJ50X3xUH

Steep decline in number of Chinese students studying abroad “highly likely” in next decade but universities reliant on these enrolments for survival remain mostly oblivious to the coming challenge, reports @tashmosheim.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/news/collaps...

Successor to Horizon Europe still at risk of being overly influenced by political priorities including defence, say leading university groups #academicsky #edusky https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/research-not-just-instrument-industrial-policy-eu-warned

Minority-serving institutions face Trump-created ‘hunger games’ – White House cuts $350 million in grants for MSIs only to announce $500 million in funding for HBCUs #highered #EduSky https://ow.ly/47sI50X2YfM

Women let down by how institutions handle incidents of sexual harassment – new study reveals almost half of women reporting incidents have negative experience #highered https://ow.ly/tBIF50X2V5N

Opinion: Clear policies, transparent disclosure and shared accountability are essential to protect the integrity of research, says George Chalhoub #academicsky #edusky https://www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/we-must-set-rules-ai-use-scientific-writing-and-peer-review

Long-term trends including declining birth rate mean number of Chinese students looking to study abroad set to be much lower in only 10 years’ time, reports Tash Mosheim #academicsky #edusky https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/collapse-chinese-student-numbers-highly-likely-2040

Minority-serving institutions face Trump-created ‘hunger games’ – White House cuts $350 million in grants for MSIs only to announce $500 million in funding for HBCUs https://ow.ly/1y7B50X2XUV

#GenAI is reshaping how students work. But when it’s used as a shortcut, the consequences can be serious. Research into student use offers lessons for teaching. www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/what-... #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

With clear guidance and tailored training, student reps can thrive. Mary Woolley shares strategies that boost collaboration with staff and lead to better feedback: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/tips-... #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

The new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas could prove to be the final straw for Indian students’ plans to study in the US, with other destinations set to benefit as a result, reports Tash Mosheim #academicsky #edusky https://ow.ly/nCbk50X2WCe

Supervising a master’s dissertation can take many forms: face to face, online or hybrid. Alun Epps explores the pros and cons and offers advice for new supervisors. www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/can-y... #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky #PhDSky

Where now for the REF? Five very different views on how radical the changes should be www.timeshighereducation.com/depth/where-...

Scottish universities forecast £13 million deficit for next year www.timeshighereducation.com/news/deficit... via @twilliamsthe.bsky.social

The Scottish sector is likely to dip into deficit next year as universities struggle with rising staff costs and declining revenue, according to a long-awaited financial update from the funding council. Tom Williams reports #academicsky https://ow.ly/BkZt50X2LrV

Who should replace Melvyn Bragg as host of In Our Time? And should it be an academic? @jgro-the.bsky.social looks at the runners and riders www.timeshighereducation.com/news/should-...

Majority of constituencies likely to take biggest economic hit from UK’s proposed levy on international student fees are held by Labour, researchers find www.timeshighereducation.com/news/fee-lev... via @twilliamsthe.bsky.social

The majority of constituencies likely to take the biggest economic hit from the UK’s proposed levy on international student fees are held by Labour, a new analysis has found. @twilliamsthe.bsky.social reports #academicsky #edusky www.timeshighereducation.com/news/fee-lev...

When framed as chances to build resilience, empathy and confidence, debates can help students grow relationships and lifelong skills, writes Elisa González: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/clash... #Academia #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

German universities should focus on improving the quality of their teaching if they want to combat high dropout rates among international students, a study has found #academicsky #edusky www.timeshighereducation.com/news/teachin...

The #REF has been postponed for three months ‘to take stock and ensure alignment with the UK government’s priorities and vision for higher education’. But how radical should the changes be? Should there be any at all? Is it time to start again? www.timeshighereducation.com/depth/where-...

Opinion: Decolonisation is not just about scholars’ colour. It is as much about welcoming a diversity of non-Western ideas, from South Africa and beyond, says @profsrilaroy.bsky.social #academicsky #decolonisation www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/sout...

Half of all drugs developed in the US have links to the type of research that is under threat from Donald Trump’s cuts to National Institutes of Health funding, according to a new paper. @patrickjack.bsky.social reports #NIH #academicsky www.timeshighereducation.com/news/alterna...

Australia has vastly underestimated the proportion of international students who remain in the country long term, according to an advisory body that wants courses rejigged to improve foreign graduates’ employability in the local labour market #edusky www.timeshighereducation.com/news/residen...

Campus’ latest spotlight guide provides practical advice to help faculty and students find and sustain motivation in work and learning: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-m... #Academia #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

How can educators introduce #GenAI into teaching? Zemin Chen reflects on building a virtual assistant for her #MBA students and the lessons learned: ttps://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-harness-ai-student-support-humancentred-approach #Academia #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

Research involving people who cannot always give their own consent can feel daunting. These practical tips help ensure your work stays ethical and inclusive: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-c... #AcademicChatter #ECRchat #Academia #HigherEd #AcademicSky

Funding changes ‘further threaten humanities’ in Australia Decline set to accelerate, as government puts block on over-enrolments #highered #EduSky buff.ly/TyHo3Li

We all want to know the secrets of #motivation - in #highered this means motivating large, diverse classes throughout weeks, months, even years of study. Get advice from faculty all over the world on how to #motivate your students, your colleagues and, of course, yourself: ow.ly/8bma50X24bN #edusky

How can researchers ensure vital debates, like the future of democracy, reach beyond #academia? One podcast shows how to spark dialogue with the public and policymakers. www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/refle... #AcademicChatter #ECRchat #Academia #HigherEd #AcademicSky

‘National scandal’: quarter of students suffer sexual harassment ‘Shocking figures’ show ‘devastating’ impact on students, with women and LGB people particularly vulnerable buff.ly/GAkO5Af

Quarter of students have suffered some form of sexual harassment since entering higher education, UK-wide survey finds, with prevalence far higher among certain groups and only one in 10 reporting incidents formally www.timeshighereducation.com/news/nationa... via @julietterowsell.bsky.social

How should the library fit within your university’s structure? Steve Briggs argues it belongs at the heart of teaching and learning: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/integ... #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

With Melvyn Bragg leaving landmark Radio 4 show In Our Time, some say the job should next go to one of a growing breed of academic broadcasters

Little enthusiasm for US-style crackdown on EDI as UK voters back initiatives such as ‘broadening the curriculum’

Opinion: The flexibility and insightful observation that cultural ‘outsiders’ are forced to develop confers several advantages for academics, says Adrian Furnham

Experts are “pessimistic” about the future of independent student organisations in Hong Kong after clashes between Lingnan University and its unaffiliated students’ union. @tashmosheim.bsky.social reports

A “massive influx” in the number of cases of US university staff and students being punished for sharing their views after the killing of Charlie Kirk is being driven by direct interventions from politicians, experts warn. @patrickjack.bsky.social reports www.timeshighereducation.com/news/first-a...

Equip students with the tools to spot and question misogynistic ideologies in art and media. Here are six strategies to build critical literacy into your teaching: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/how-r... #Misogyny #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

Education minister Bridget Phillipson faces being sued by a college over the financial damage caused by her decision to de-designate its courses, reports @twilliamsthe.bsky.social #academicsky #edusky www.timeshighereducation.com/news/oxford-...

Programme leaders play a vital but often overlooked role in students’ learning. Neil Ford explores how peer networks and communities of practice can help support their growth and recognition: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/overw... #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

The European Commission’s proposed €40.8 billion budget for the next Erasmus+ programme is the “bare minimum” needed “to equip young people for a fast-changing society”, a leading university group has warned #academicsky #edusky www.timeshighereducation.com/news/propose...

Vietnam’s aim to come up with a plan to create up to five “world-class” universities by 2027 appears unachievable in such a tight time frame, experts have warned. @tashmosheim.bsky.social reports