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Across the world, vice-chancellors¡¯ statesmanship is being put to the test because no campus can escape the intrusion of politics, domestic and international

More account must be taken of pregnancy, assisted fertility and miscarriage, say Christina Hellmich and Marina Della Giusta

Such skills can be learned relatively easily and cheaply. Universities should develop expertise in fields essential to human flourishing, says Andrew Moore 

Management academics need to be supported to bring teaching and research on global warming into the mainstream, say Amanda Goodall and Susan Hill

A north-south network for educators has been instrumental in the Irish peace process and needs its funding from the north reinstated, say Noel Purdy and Maria Campbell 

The competition among 20 Georgian institutions for international medical students raises a host of quality concerns, says Mich¨¨le Wera

Successful start-ups aren¡¯t always led by women with business degrees, says Oliver Prill 

The world is full of complex problems but the current degree path isn¡¯t preparing students to confront them, argues Ed Fidoe 

The contemplative and risk-averse nature of academia contrasts with the fast-moving strategies of Silicon Valley, but that is our greatest strength, says Kate Devlin 

Political purity is a badge of honour in the hashtag age. But the real world is nuanced and messy, as universities should know better than most

The Australian National University¡¯s rejection of massification will reap rich rewards for its students, says Brian Schmidt

Politicians are culpable for restricting student loans for prisoners, but universities need to be less wary of released offenders, says Nick Hillman 

Conservative mistrust of the existing research funding system demands a re-examination of its uneasy compromises, says John Womersley

As mistrust between the EU and UK deepens, politics could scupper British association to the next framework programme, says Jan Palmowksi

Healing divides between Hong Kong and Chinese students will never be easy, but the academic community is a good place for discussions to begin, argues Brian Wong

A blanket response to student mental health won¡¯t work, says Richard Gascoigne, who argues for using technology to gain a comprehensive understanding of individuals¡¯ needs

Schools in Vietnam need to recruit careers advisers ¨C but their advice should be aimed primarily at parents, says Matthew Edward

There is a vast world of creative media that can help academics cut through the noise of the internet, says Andy Miah. Here are five platforms you should be using

Rejection can be felt more intensely in academia because of the level of personal investment ¨C but it is a normal and necessary aspect of any career

Look to uncanny ghost walks for new ways to engage students in difficult topics, say four urban researchers 

Allowing university applicants to retake specific sections of the ACT will aid only those able to afford tutors and multiple test fees, says Anthony P. Carnevale

Constant checks on their presence and bureaucratic curbs on their movement leave international students feeling like security threats, says Alexander Mack

If a Canadian programme¡¯s success rates are replicated in the US, it must be adopted, says John Banzhaf

An open letter from academics and campaigners to sector leaders

¡®Monk mornings¡¯, work sprints and withdrawal from social media helped Benedict Probst become hugely more productive

A single test per state could help tackle India¡¯s costly and complex admissions system, says Sanjay Mishra

The Equality and Human Rights commission¡¯s latest report is just the latest to reinforce what we already know about the extent of racism in UK HE, says Ilyas Nagdee 

State-sponsored espionage threatens UK higher education¡¯s reputation as an international centre for research and innovation ¨C and universities must take action, argues Ed Lewis 

Some are wary property development will detract from core missions. But it can provide helpful home improvements and boost community partnerships

Complaints about journal editors¡¯ decisions ignore the root cause of the research assessment problem: career structure, says Richard Sever   

Universities must improve their career development support for professional and support staff, says Alex Holmes

A much wider use of sophisticated video conferencing will help ¨C but no one is saying this will be easy, reflects Richard Davies

If the point of missions is to win taxpayers¡¯ support for an increased science budget, accountability will be vital, says Harry Farmer

It¡¯s time for faculty to get involved in students¡¯ efforts to fight racism in the academy, says Suhraiya Jivraj, who offers tips on how to do so

The impact agenda is often portrayed a diversion from the real activity of research, but it can also provoke new lines of enquiry, says Alix Green

Instructors¡¯ enthusiasm for their students¡¯ progress could be what gets them over the line, says Rachel Giles 

A post-qualification admissions system will pose logistical challenges, but they must be overcome, says Michelle Morgan

Disciplinary investigations into sexual misconduct must be independent and include legal advice, says Julie Norris 

State school students are more prominent at undergraduate level, but what about postgraduate, ask Claire Hann and Danny Dorling

The REF is a prime example of the sort of elaborate, burdensome process that potentially adds comparatively little value

Revelations that a Chinese university suspended an academic for ¡®moral misconduct¡¯ provoked weeks of online controversy

The volatility of current affairs means that the old certainties about how to identify receptive markets are gone, says Anna Esaki-Smith

Time, money, planning and monitoring are key to improving standards, say Eric Fredua-Kwarteng and Samuel Kwaku Ofosu 

Duncan Ross outlines what¡¯s new for the 2020 edition of the University Impact Rankings and how universities can get involved 

More action needs to be taken to confront the toxicity around academic research and job precariousness, argue five academics

Steps are being taking to improve faculty diversity, but real progress requires a long-term commitment to a holistic approach, argues Lee Hedgepeth

As student numbers pass the 50 per cent mark, it is more important than ever to promote the value of HE, and counter perceptions that more means worse

Academic lawyers have helped to resolve legal puzzles, but wider engagement can be demanding and ineffective, says Kenneth Armstrong

Universities should offer a safety net for recent graduates forced into menial work by financial circumstances, says Roy Celaire

Stronger ties between educators and companies will be essential if humans are to thrive in the fourth industrial revolution, says Adenekan Dedeke

Improved citation performance amid falling funding is the result of gaming, say Alberto Baccini, Eugenio Petrovich and Giuseppe De Nicolao

Open access requirements for arts, humanities and social sciences need to reflect the distinctive nature of those disciplines, writes Sarah Kember

Universities should offer residence halls that support students¡¯ socialising rather than expensive luxury-style apartments, argue Fred Volk and Joshua Brown 

Are distance learning programmes still a profitable and academically beneficial pursuit for universities? Neil Kemp asks

Obama¡¯s election supposedly heralded a ¡®post-racial¡¯ era, yet inequalities persist for the black community. Today, HBCUs have lessons for us all

Universities rightly make every effort to protect learners¡¯ feelings. But what about teachers¡¯ feelings, asks Alice Wickenden 

Spaces can energise or demotivate. Using them to nurture well-being should be seen as an investment not a cost, says Derek Clements-Croome

History suggests that universities will lure students with the chance to repay fees via post-graduation work, says Peter Brady

A cross-continental push to improve Europe¡¯s best universities will make them more globally competitive, says Jan Palmowski

Encouraging students to adopt active lifestyles alongside traditional mental health treatments could help to improve outcomes, says Jem Spectar