Management and governance

‘Gagging clauses’ in politicians’ sights amid findings that ‘corporate’ governance has trumped the university mission

Our evidence-led recommendations will challenge universities – but within the parameters of the possible, says Nigel Carrington

Biochemist heads to Milton Keynes after decade leading London South Bank University

Obstetrician has led institution on interim basis since departure of Shearer West for Leeds last month

Growth mindset has fostered corporate control in an environment where it ‘doesn’t work’, essay claims

Outgoing president says that city’s universities still have ‘tremendous potential’, but that their autonomy should be protected

The University of London has been held up as an example of how institutions can collaborate during tough financial times. But how easy would it be to replicate elsewhere?

Ian Gillespie had told staff last month that the university was facing a potential £30 million deficit

Statement of support follows newspaper reports of ‘culture of fear’ cultivated by former Silicon Valley executive

The choice is to innovate or, potentially, to die. Focusing on customer experience and tech is the best way to avoid the latter, says Eric Skipper

Governors representing multiple protected characteristics could mean only a ‘small number of individuals’ are responsible for boosting boards’ diversity figures

Troubled institution has fourth leader in a year, ahead of Bill Shorten’s arrival in February

Former foreign secretary to succeed Lord Patten of Barnes in the new year after high-profile contest

The financial woes can’t be solved without job losses; the key issue is to ensure they set the university up for a realistic long-term future, says Malcolm Prowle

Former Macron adviser, president of leading engineering institution IP Paris, believes his academics are embracing the Idex model

Female higher education enrolment on the rise in parts of Asia but richer countries least diverse in terms of academics

As more vice-chancellors across the UK emerge from educational backgrounds, rather than academic ones, they argue that academic bias and hierarchies need to be dismantled

‘Consultancy addiction’ contributes to boom-bust hiring practices in a sector where executives routinely ‘out-earn the premier’

The president of Technical University of Munich explains his recipe for breaking down silos while retaining deep disciplinary strength

Welsh regulator’s perceived failure to follow English sector lead on preventing misconduct seen as contributing to ‘patchy’ protections

A tactical takeover might have been easier in the short term, but Adelaide University will be better for being a marriage of equals, say David Lloyd and Peter Høj

Misappropriation of junior colleagues’ ideas is a betrayal. Requiring them to wait years for redress adds insult to injury, says Wyn Evans

Burgeoning compliance requirements ‘squeezing out’ other governance priorities, Australian conference hears

New LSE vice-chancellor discusses ‘Wild West’ US, dealing with campus protests and the personal turmoil that led him to make the switch to London

Universities’ instinct to ‘de-risk everything’ makes things worse for everybody, says academic émigré

John Cater, who is set to retire after 31 years at the helm of Edge Hill University, warns that sector finances have never been more challenging

The rules should quash the idea that a formal investigation is the only way to take action on disclosures or rumours of abuse by staff, says Anna Bull

Science Tokyo head says joining forces is an ‘effective strategy’ for institutions facing funding and demographic shortfalls

University to investigate claims that investigation into abuse in halls of residence was doctored by senior leaders, amid mounting political pressure

In the first round of voting 23,000 staff and alumni voted to establish the final candidates for the university’s chancellor role

The global cost pressures imposed by sector expansion oblige universities to embrace technology that is finally fulfilling the hype, says Anthony Finkelstein

New president of ‘Caltech of Middle East’ explains why Saudi belief in universities’ ability to transform society persuaded him to lead KAUST

Vice-chancellor steps down after five years at the helm to focus on treatment

New Sheffield provost discusses the future of diversity initiatives, the importance of free movement of scholars and why he is missing from sector statistics

Question remain over regulator’s political neutrality and extent of ‘meaningful’ dialogue with sector

New post-16 regulator finally comes into being as Welsh institutions face funding crisis

New Manchester vice-chancellor on why universities need to collaborate more closely, how to turn research into impact, and the ‘opportunity’ for the UK on international students

If elected, I will use my vast experience of higher education to help Oxford lead the way through the big challenges facing UK HE, says David Willetts

Controversial Pakistani politician disqualified, but those making the cut include William Hague, Peter Mandelson, David Willetts and Elish Angiolini

James Tooley vows to contest ‘serious’ claims as he faces inquiry at UK’s oldest private university 

Diverging financial pressures are putting untold strain on common pay and pension arrangements. As recent pay awards constrain richer universities’ ability to reward their staff as they see fit while pushing others into further strife, might a breaking point be close? Tom Williams reports 

Releasing details of Paddy Nixon’s final-year earnings of $A1.8 million would be ‘contrary to the public interest’, Canberra insists

Gender-critical professor says Dandridge report is another sign that campus free speech legislation is needed

New institution with power to appoint its own vice-chancellor seen as a possible model for improving struggling sector

With many of the world’s top universities sporting new heads, and tenures shrinking, experts call for initiatives to develop future leaders

Our student survey underlines the scale of the problem. Here are some tips on how to respond, say Rosa Freedman and Odeliya Lanir Zafir

Leadership recruits from outside academia bring new perspectives, and a few skeletons in the closet, to university administration

Leadership troubles at two Parisian mega-universities reflect ongoing debates around governance and academic culture, says Jean-Yves Mérindol

Diplomat Luis Vassy will lead the grande école after resignation of Mathias Vicherat amid domestic violence allegations

Report finds senior faculty who disagree with Beijing lose positions of authority while those who fall in line are rewarded

Geneticist Dennis Lo Yuk-ming confirmed as Rocky Tuan’s successor at Chinese University of Hong Kong

Theoretical physicist to succeed Sir Anton Muscatelli in September 2025

Veteran leader Stephen Parker recalled as institution battles deficit blowout and questions over governance

The Florida Tech president on creating a 'living, breathing' strategic plan, the explosion of the space industry and why diversity matters

University criticised for lack of transparency as governing body falls in line with government investigators

Amid increasing political attacks and with the nature of the role changing, universities should spend more time succession planning, says outgoing head of international presidents’ association

Two new reports, published by Advance HE, examine how nine different universities present themselves through official data

The British Museum learned it was wrong to brush off a whistleblower. Universities and journals should do the same, says David Sanders

Serving minister and former prime ministerial aspirant to lead capital city university

Institution that dispensed the highest vice-chancellor remuneration in sector’s history looking at course and job cuts