Art galleries and museums run by universities have borne the brunt of major cutbacks across the UK sector but critics say closures represent a “lack of imagination” that will harm students’ employability prospects. Georgia Louise Luckhurst reports #highered #cuts #edusky https://ow.ly/j9MS50ZoWvP

There are fears that South Korea’s rapid growth in international student numbers is unsustainable after the country met its 300,000 enrolment target two years early, reports Rosalind Skillen #highered #edusky #internationalstudents https://ow.ly/I5xr50ZoShl

University campuses have become a key battleground for Iranian authorities since the outbreak of the war with the US, according to a new report that documents how more than 100 students have been arrested, expelled or jailed. Rosalind Skillen reports #highered #Iran #edusky https://ow.ly/MOtk50ZoO3v

Crisis-hit Dundee picks Aberdeen City Council chief executive Angela Scott as next principal, reports Chris Havergal #highered #edusky https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/crisis-hit-dundee-picks-council-chief-executive-next-principal

Forthcoming guidance on how Research Excellence Framework rates environment will focus more closely on governance related to research integrity and security risks, Times Higher Education (THE) understands #highered #REF #research https://ow.ly/2cTV50Zob5l

The AI era is exactly the wrong time to be closing a philosophy programme: Dundee’s proposal comes as a Silicon Valley hiring spree is raising the ceiling on what a philosophy degree can lead to, says Oisín Keohane https://ow.ly/tNfq50ZokOs

The head of one of China’s most longstanding international joint venture universities has emphatically rejected critiques of the institution, saying they are based on a flawed interpretation of its mission #highered #edusky https://ow.ly/ezNu50Zok8w

Students with modest work commitments are more likely to graduate than their unemployed and overemployed peers, and a post-Covid spike in working rates has not changed that equation, New Zealand research suggests #highered #parttimework #edusky https://ow.ly/NOE250Zoh5e

Study analysing submissions to elite titles finds scholars based in China, or who have Chinese-sounding names, struggle to get work past ‘gatekeepers’

.University and College Union (UCU) members to stage prolonged walkout after the University of Dundee announced it is looking to cut 200 more jobs. Juliette Rowsell reports https://ow.ly/j0hI50ZojIw

Design disability-friendly healthcare education from the outset rather than rely on reactive accommodations, says Daphne Pereira, who offers guidance: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/stop-levelling-playing-field-he-its-time-redesign-stadium #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

Technical competency is far from the only aspect of preparing students for an AI-driven world. Ethics also deserves attention, writes Jon Catherwood-Ginn. He uses applied theatre to help students cultivate judgement, communication and decision-making skills: https://ow.ly/X9x350ZogPH #Highered

“Asia Capability Compact” and language hub network are among mechanisms recommended to revive Australia’s skills in engaging with its neighbours by parliamentary group concerned that the teaching of Asian languages will soon be “functionally extinct”. #EduSky https://ow.ly/WxCq50ZogLV

Is higher education too focused on tools and algorithms when it comes to personalised education? Perhaps there’s a simpler answer: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/answer-personalising-education-isnt-technological-its-organisational #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

A expert on multilingual education in China explains how to capitalise on the cultural and learning benefits of multilingualism for higher education, and shares strategies for supporting language diversity in the classroom https://ow.ly/cMHc50ZnTLS

The government has announced that it will consult over whether there should be a ‘minimum English language requirement’ to access student loans to ensure those who do so ‘are equipped to succeed in their studies’. Is that a good idea? Seven observers have their say #edusky https://ow.ly/SXtc50ZnSiy

UK universities have offered a record number of places to school leavers this year, with nearly all students who applied receiving at least one offer. Helen Packer reports https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/record-number-uk-18-year-olds-receive-university-offers

The shortlist for the Times Higher Education Awards Arab World 2026 has been announced, showcasing the work of 80 finalists from institutions across the region ##highered #THEAwardsArabWorld #edusky https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/awards-arab-world-2026-shortlist-announced

China’s social media sleuth exposes institutional failures: content creator who helped oust top academics after accusing them of fabricating data promises to strike again https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/chinas-social-media-sleuth-exposes-institutional-failures

Even in the Trump era, abandoning Us higher education’s civic mission is not an option: a room full of international educators half a world away reminded me what my priorities as an acting college president should be, says Jonathan Becker https://ow.ly/28G350ZnGYX

Norland Featured in @timeshighered.bsky.social 🎓 The publication recently visited Norland to learn more about our early childhood programmes, research, and graduate outcomes. Read the feature: www.timeshighereducation.com/news/brain-a... #EarlyYears #HigherEducation #NorlandUni

Academic publisher Sage has retracted eight articles co-authored by a “rising star” professor who was dismissed by a Dutch university, after an investigation found that the papers had gone through a “compromised” peer review process

Two master’s programmes offered by European university alliances have become the first to receive a new quality label awarded by the European Commission that recognises joint degree programmes across the continent, reports Seher Asaf #highered #jointdegrees https://ow.ly/F4M950ZnMUb

The Universities Superannuation Scheme is on track to record another major increase in its surplus which could drive down contributions for employers and their staff, reports Juliette Rowsell #highered #pensions #USS #edusky https://ow.ly/SsY750ZnNQi

As knowledge becomes increasingly accessible, engineering students will need deep understanding and intrapersonal intelligence to make product-design decisions with end users in mind: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/ai-raises-premium-empathydriven-engineering# Highered #Academicsky

Tips for delivering outreach experiences that build on existing knowledge and help young people make informed decisions about their future – whether they include higher education or not: https://ow.ly/OtOQ50ZnHNw #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

How to make your collaborative projects run smoothly? Plan for it, writes Alina Zare: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/intent-key-effective-and-efficient-interdisciplinary-collaboration #Highered #Academicsky

Concrete steps in the research lab can lead to larger-scale change when pursued in collaboration with university leaders: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/shared-effort-measurable-impact-building-sustainable-labs-through-partnership #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

The factors driving gender disparities in academia are so complex that simply recruiting more female staff will not “close the gaps”, a New Zealand study has found #gendergap #highered #academicsky #STEM https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/stem-promotion-bias-helping-drive-academic-gender-gap

The University of Virginia’s president has defended his decision to remain “apolitical”, arguing institutional neutrality is crucial for ensuring both viewpoint diversity and academic freedom on campus. @jgro-the.bsky.social reports #highered #apolitical #DEI #edusky https://ow.ly/59I150Znm9K

Analysis of UK staff data finds skew to teaching-only roles in entry-level positions, with scale of cuts not reflected at more senior levels https://ow.ly/oikW50Znshy

Opinion: AI does not make robust learning any less vital. We need a mechanism to ensure the cost pays off for those committed to it, says Alan Finkel #highered #AI #learning https://www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/universities-should-be-audited-whether-learning-outcomes-are-met

How can we help dance students achieve technical excellence without compromising their health? A former ballerina turned dance medicine specialist discusses how universities can build healthier, more sustainable dance training cultures: https://ow.ly/iT0450Zno8X #Highered #Academicsky

Strategies for ensuring relevance, building on existing knowledge and creating flexible learning experiences to better serve increasing numbers of non-traditional students: https://ow.ly/xB0i50Zno6M #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

Birmingham Newman University has claimed top spot as the UK institution with the most satisfied students, according to THE analysis of National Student Survey results. @georgialouluck.bsky.social reports #EduSky #highered

Researchers often believe that science communication requires them to abandon depth. Storytelling, however, can provide a structure through which complex ideas become more accessible without losing academic rigour: https://ow.ly/Kw6Y50Zno1P #HigherEd #AcademicSky

By grounding your values in concrete examples, writing with clarity and tailoring your statement to its audience, you can create a document that brings your classroom to life. Read about strategies: https://ow.ly/eZz150Znovv #AcademicSky #HigherEd #EduSky

The former chief executive of the Office for Students departed the organisation with payouts worth more than £100,000, according to the regulator’s latest accounts

More women and people from marginalised groups enrolling in higher education has helped the Indian sector expand by almost a fifth since the start of the decade, figures show. Rosalind Skillen reports #highered #edusky https://ow.ly/BauF50Znbaa

Several English universities have declined to remove diversity requirements from their hiring practices despite the risk of falling foul of new free speech rules, a campaign group has alleged after reviewing job adverts. Juliette Rowsell reports #highered #EDI #edusky https://ow.ly/O4GH50ZmY8m

Closer collaboration between universities and industry in a new ‘defence alliance’ aims to ensure more students start defence-related careers. Juliette Rowsell reports #highered #defence #edusky https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/universities-join-new-uk-defence-alliance-boost-research

“Shakespeare’s Scholars”, a book assessing how academics are portrayed in the Bard’s plays, shows why professors should “teach more and write less”, its author, Sean Keilen, tells Matthew Reisz https://ow.ly/gFLI50ZmVMf

Hungary begins revamping university boards to unlock EU funding. Seher Asaf reports https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/hungary-begins-revamping-university-boards-unlock-eu-funding

Master’s places rise, as universities adopt ‘social good’ mindset #highered #edusky https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/masters-places-rise-universities-adopt-social-good-mindset

Opinion: If the government implements only half of the Australian Universities Accord, it will kill off postgraduate options for low-SES students, says Jesse Gardner-Russell #highered #academicsky https://www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/australia-needs-full-dose-its-higher-education-medicine

Empower students with both a theoretical understanding of academic freedom and hands-on experience in advocating for those stripped of it. Here’s how: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/why-we-should-teach-students-about-academic-freedom #Academicfreedom #Highered #Academicsky

University and College Union (UCU) members at London South Bank University have announced that they have started a marking and assessment boycott over a planned restructure, which is expected to hit graduations and students’ ability to resit exams. Juliette Rowsell reports https://ow.ly/2kNh50ZmZtq

@timeshighered.bsky.social Quoted in Times Higher on the prospects for pay this year in the university sector www.timeshighereducation.com/news/higher-...

Thought-provoking article that argues how AI in research doesn't remove the scholar's responsibilities (identifying good questions, interpreting results, being accountable for them) but changes the speed of execution. Via @timeshighered.bsky.social www.timeshighereducation.com/depth/ai-era...

UK Research and Innovation has pledged to halve the time it takes to review grant applications by targeting a 90-day turnaround for applicant-led bids