Universities wooed Reform UK for months — only to be called a ‘scam’
University leaders have spent months on a charm offensive aimed at gaining the support of the populist rightwing party
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The loss of staff belonging in higher education
Nick Hulbert-Williams argues that what looks like low morale and change fatigue in HE may really be a crisis of belonging
Higher education postcard: The Wills Tower, Bristol
This week’s card from Hugh Jones’ postbag brings you a very modern medieval tower
Netherlands: Government-commissioned research finds that international students contribute much more than the public cost of hosting them
The Dutch government’s economic policy analysis bureau, CPB, has conducted research that shows that international students represent a net positive economic benefit
Korean government introduces new quality controls for universities and agents
South Korea met its goal of hosting 300,000 international students by 2027 in mid-2025, two years early, and by February 2026, foreign enrolments stood at 314,000
Jacqui Smith's speech at 2026 Universities UK conference
Skills Minister Jacqui Smith delivers a speech at the Universities UK conference, 9 September 2026
University of Utah could cut up to 15% of staff ahead of future enrollment drops
The public institution said it is facing “some of the most significant challenges in its 176-year history.”
Thinking of studying at the University of Wrocław? Here’s what students say
Study. Live. Discover Wrocław.
Are the University of Salford’s construction and built environment master’s programmes worth it?
Is a Salford construction degree worth it?
The latest in college layoffs: Full Sail, IIT and Johns Hopkins
Workforce cuts continued into the summer as institutions prepped for a new academic year in leaner times.
Why Are Some Gen Z College Students Leaving Campus After 2 Weeks?
Dozens of videos on social media feature freshmen moving out early in the first semester.
Universities need a skills ecosystem mindset
Sammy Shummo argues that universities need to move beyond course portfolios and build coherent skills ecosystems
UK universities pledge work experience to more than 1mn students
Initiative comes amid growing concern among employers about young people’s readiness for workplace
Should Professors Teach More? Some Colleges Are Trying to Make Them.
Schools and entire states are creating new rules forcing professors to teach more hours and show up at the office. At one university, professors quit in response.
1 in 3 international students stay in Germany until retirement
Germany’s 2023 international student cohort could generate a €23.1 billion surplus for public finances but experts say stronger pathways into employment remain essential
Temple University cancels record $55M gift as donor faces fraud allegations
Revelations about a federal investigation into the donor’s company resulted in the donation being “mutually” called off, the institution said.
University of Minnesota: Electrical and Computer Engineering for real-world impact
Where groundbreaking research becomes real-world solutions
This Times Reporter Wants to Hear Your College Gossip
Matt Yan, who writes the Extra Credit newsletter at The New York Times, is covering the news on campus and off.
‘Utter paralysis’: Legacy admissions ban faces tough road in Congress
The fate of bipartisan bills is in doubt at the congressional level, while state-level proposals have stalled in the legislatures.
Colleges improve on utilization of classroom, office space
But amid higher education's progress, conference rooms still mostly sit empty, per an analysis from Occuspace.
15 Korean celebrities you’d be surprised to find teaching at university
From in front of the camera to behind the podium.
These are the 5 best countries to pursue a degree in astronomy
Your future is going to be brighter than ever.
10 American colleges that look like Hogwarts
We take a look at ten American colleges that have all the essence of the enchanting world of Harry Potter and why they'll remind you of broomsticks, butterbeer, quidditch
Degrees that help you make up to RM42 million (US$10.5m): The education of Malaysia’s richest influencers
Getting degrees before DMs.
7 European countries where international students can live and job hunt
From university to a future in one of the most coveted regions in the world.
International students, these racial slurs should be avoided at all costs in the US (and everywhere else)
As the saying goes; if you talk the talk, you have to walk the walk.
The best scholarships to study in Switzerland — fully-funded, monthly allowances, and more (2026 guide)
Get up to US$45,272 in financial aid.
7 cheapest Asian universities for international students
An experience you won't get elsewhere.
5 sports scholarships for international students in the UK and Europe
Excel in both academics and sports.
Students are not disengaged, they are adapting to a thinner university
For Fredrick Agboma and Andrew Doyle, the question isn't whether students are less committed, but what culture they're asked to inhabit