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Hallucinogen use up but alcohol consumption down as Covid drives change in student social habits

Interim report from Student Futures Commission spotlights priority areas for universities in wake of pandemic

Methodological issues in 2016 study will be addressed, representative body says

As most universities say they will keep some elements online in the autumn term, London institution plans to buck the trend

Method for calculating true cost of research means lower growth projections could impact grant income

Global HE community urged to help rescue scholars and students as outlook is potentially ‘disastrous’, particularly for women

UK universities will need all the assistance they can get to help incoming students catch up, find accommodation and stay safe, says Matt Western

Hundreds of thousands of foreign students continue to be left out as classes resume in September  

Faculty quit and various sides sue as administrators and conservative politicians forbid health precautions

Campaign pledge of universal student loan forgiveness remains on the agenda, but disagreement abounds over its wisdom and long-term impact

But about-turn leaves gaps and lingering fears about challenging political power

Universities recognise the need for flexible and continuing education but are still seeking the most appropriate strategy. Anna McKie reports

Former foreign students recount memorable experiences in world’s most isolated country, including being openly spied on by their hosts

Unsung efforts to help out in the community have also showcased outstanding student entrepreneurialism that must be further encouraged, says Robert Phillips

Aggrieved pro-Trump offshoots rise on campuses, complete with allegedly rigged national leadership election

Some students still cheat despite thinking it is illegal, international survey finds

Thailand and Malaysia agree to financial aid, but critics say it doesn’t go far enough

More grade boundaries and tiered exams that challenge top students would be welcomed by universities, says Mary Curnock Cook

Access and safety in the one package, as island nation banks its Covid management success

Thousands of university students are now living under strict quarantine rules to meet local regulations

Move puts issue on a par with other credit-bearing modules such as English and Marxist theory

Ex-Labour adviser claims Westminster government wants to hear students’ views only when they agree with policy agenda

Chevening-like bursaries for EU undergraduates will send the right message to those considering studying at a UK university, says Almut Caspary

Academics are ‘groping along blindly’ in a fierce debate over whether certain phrases or subjects are still legal

New scholarships and admissions policies may help to address low participation from Traveller communities, but outreach and curricula should also change, argues Emily Danvers

Wedding receptions and other boisterous events on campus will be a dry run for marshalling unmasked students this autumn, reflects George Bass

The pandemic has accelerated numerous experiments in assessment for the digital age, moving beyond simple knowledge recall. But is the traditional exam really obsolete? As the dust settles on another marking season, seven academics give their widely differing views

In first federal court test, Indiana University can keep mandate with exemptions for its on-campus students

Court order has little immediate effect but has generated new Democrat vows to seek citizenship for child immigrants

Georgetown analysis, testing argument of Harvard opponents, sees little ethnic gain from SAT-only metric

Survey was completed during major lockdowns in the UK when most students were studying online 

Reduction in paperwork demands comes amid a series of administration initiatives to help low-income borrowers

Unequal degree classification ranges mean that improvements get more reward at the higher end, say Andy Grayson, Susannah Lamb and Chris Royle

Online ban is ‘unprecedented’ in scale and likely involved cooperation from multiple parties, expert says

Another delay in reforms could negatively impact internationalisation, expert says

Share of freshers returning for sophomore year hit 74 per cent last autumn, 2 percentage points below usual level

University accused of treating students ‘with disdain’ with many left without results and others without complete transcripts, as marking boycott remains unresolved

THE data suggests that climate action is seen as a higher priority among prospective international students than universities

A year-and-a-half into pandemic, some students still need permission to leave their university, with weekends often the only opportunity

Research uncovers tipping point in distant relations between overseas and local learners

Universities welcome government support for students and higher education sector

A one-time fix via executive order – which could be overturned by the next administration – fails both future students and taxpayers, says Avery Davis

A new survey underlines the importance of anti-racism, mental health and climate change to current and potential undergraduates, writes James Sloam  

Hepi-Advance HE survey finds growing frustration with UK university courses in a year of major upheaval

With a vast youth population but relatively low participation rates, higher education in the Asean region looks ripe for expansion. But can challenges over funding, quality and regional cooperation be overcome? Joyce Lau reports 

Some students have abused privacy allowances and marking latitude – but others’ ongoing engagement has been heartening, says Robert Zaretsky

The pandemic has not hit all students’ learning equally. Anna McKie talks to two experts on how to spot those who may have fallen behind and help them get up to speed

Decades of leniency encouraged scores of final-year students to fake their overseas placements and go ‘sightseeing’

Trump-era rule means that visas can be blocked based on undergraduate university choices 

NCAA wants federal intervention as states move to allow profit-making by collegiate sports stars

University-founded institutions were to have been combined with vocational schools

New South Wales plan, which requires federal approval, would allow for 250 arrivals a fortnight

Universities need to establish clear and transparent criteria for assessing those with borderline results, argues Andy Grayson

Union says education’s secretary’s criticism of students is ‘dangerous’, as Magdalen president defends ‘democratic decision-making’ that led to removal

Limited objections tied to nation’s political divide may be theatrical but still significant, survey suggests

Misplaced fear of racial and sexual threats, plus the need to provide a ‘feeling’ of security, cited as reasons universities are reluctant to limit armed officers

Embattled university president in staunchly conservative state sees business-world allies valuing benefits of under-fire course

University retreats under pressure by pausing graduation plans for critic of pro-Trump insurrectionists

As Australian minister calls for an online shift to reach 10 million foreigners, insiders warn such offering wouldn’t meet students’ needs

As feared, the country’s universities are being used as a weapon to crush dissent against the regime, several academic organisations say