Fixating on how research misconduct might impact the figures could distract the scholarly world from bigger questions about the future direction and conduct of science, explains Simon Baker
Matthew Reisz describes talking to Jordanian molecular biologist Rana Dajani about body image, the West’s view of the East and breaking into science’s big league
Academics call on employers to provide clarity over support provided amid huge variance in policies within sector, but sky-high costs could deter institutions extending their generosity
The success in attracting Erasmus+ students must be translated into more far-reaching and economically transformative initiatives, says Conrado Brice?o
Encouraging academics to spend time with scholars from outside their own discipline will be vital to tackling today’s grand challenges, says Annette Rubery
With one more year to go until the end of a decade that is transforming universities worldwide, Times Higher Education looks at the trends that have shaped the past 12 months
Capes-PrInt programme could help Brazil become more active in internationalisation, but worries emerge about scheme’s concentration and its future under new right-wing president
Overseas programmes are rarely money-spinners, but as power shifts east they will be crucial for Western universities’ continued relevance, says Matt Durnin