Women putting work first ‘still held back in STEM careers’ Researchers have found that women who chose to put their STEM career before their family life have not gained the same benefits that men have By Hilary Lamb 30 November
Hong Kong graduation ceremony speech angers students Students at the Chinese University of Hong Kong criticised their v-c for making a speech in Mandarin first, rather than Cantonese By Hilary Lamb 25 November
Canada panel on fundamental science nears its conclusion Researchers are ‘cautiously optimistic’ about review set up by Justin Trudeau’s government to improve relations with the scientific community By Hilary Lamb 24 November
THE Awards 2016: winners announced Awards were presented in 20 categories to recognise outstanding contributions in UK higher education By Hilary Lamb 24 November
‘Over a quarter’ of UK universities divest from fossil fuels Sixteen more universities commit to divestment, according to People & Planet By Hilary Lamb 22 November
Ewha Womans University undergoes investigation A major political scandal in South Korea has extended to one of the world’s largest women-only universities By Hilary Lamb 21 November
Look to China after Brexit, CBI advises UK universities The UK business organisation suggests closer partnerships with Chinese universities could help strengthen relations between the two countries By Hilary Lamb 14 November
Universities need ‘distinctive’ approaches for tech transfer McMillan group report for Hefce urges institutions not to focus just on the number of spin-off companies By Hilary Lamb 1 September
Universities may be seen as ‘greedy’ on fees, private schools warn Big questions about teaching excellence framework ‘brushed aside’ in favour of fee rises, HMC senior figure claims By Hilary Lamb 30 August
