Foreign students in US coping with online shift better than locals
Familiarity with remote formats tempered by concerns over racism and health, survey finds
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Pandemic uncertainty points US students toward tuition insurance
Insurance now being offered at same time students pay tuition fees, but it would not have protected those looking for refunds over online switch
US universities accused of ‘magical thinking’ on reopening plans
US university leaders have been accused of “suffering from magical thinking” about their hopes of reopening campuses this autumn, as coronavirus cases surge across the country.
UK universities mull more charter flights in global student race
Moves could give UK an edge in race for new entrants over countries with tighter travel restrictions
University barred from appealing ‘publish or perish’ ruling
Australian decision a reminder that universities cannot impose unrealistic research requirements, academic union says
Can women break through Asian universities’ ‘net ceiling’?
Female representation in Asian academia’s senior ranks is low by international standards.
Universities enlisted to help theatres and museums bounce back
A new research project will draw on academic expertise to ‘reset and reimagine’ cultural life in the UK
Security law has immediate chilling effect on Hong Kong campuses
Fear permeates all aspects of higher education, from classroom teaching to overseas funding
Prevent ‘reinforces negative views of Islam’ among students in UK
Research also suggests that government’s anti-terrorism strategy is causing students and staff to self-censor discussions of Islam
Canadian campus pauses demand for student Covid waiver
St. Francis Xavier had attributed idea to lack of insurance coverage
