Esports model ‘could be future direction’ for student engagement
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Fears for future of private university after recruitment ‘pause’
Situation at Richmond raises questions about English sector regulation
Murdoch withdraws financial pursuit of whistleblower
Perth university offers concession ‘in the spirit of moving towards a resolution’ with Gerd Schröder-Turk
Australian academics debate long-term impact of bushfire crisis
As universities help to shoulder the disaster response, experts say the ultimate outcomes from a tragic summer are hard to predict
Competition drives researchers to counselling – and exit door
Poll of 4,000 researchers reveals half have sought or wanted help for mental health problems, and four in 10 are victims of bullying or harassment
The only way is up: are towers the future for city campuses?
IE University in Madrid wanted to grow so, in a crowded city, it decided to build upwards
Donation rows reignite debate over universities’ gift policies
Academics say there has been a shift in guidelines on philanthropy but changes are likely to remain superficial
McGill asserts divestment commitment after academic quits
The head of Canada’s McGill University has said she is fully committed to divestment from the fossil fuel industry but will not relent to pressure to move faster in the aftermath of an academic’s resignation.
Academics fear for jobs as maths and statistics major dropped
Staff nerves fray as whistleblower row university calls time on course
French business schools sell luxury lifestyle to Chinese recruits
Institutions launch courses focused on top brands and spirits to boost international recruitment
