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Nokia’s runaway success may have rung off a decade ago, but the Nordic nation hopes to dial up its tech prowess by increasing state investment in R&D by 80 per cent, putting the nation among the world’s top spenders. Jack Grove travels to Tampere to hear about academics’ role in the innovation nation

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Times Higher Education’s final issue as a print magazine is out today – but while formats change, as for the sector we serve, values and purpose endure

  • Digital Universities Europe 2025

    Wroclaw, Poland

    Digital innovation for the society of the future

    This event will bring together higher education, industry and policy leaders working to accelerate change in teaching and learning, assessment, administration and the student experience. Delegates can expect keynotes, interactive panel discussions, practical workshops, networking and much more.

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    Africa Universities Summit 2025

    Kigali, Rwanda

    United leadership: Harnessing African education for sustainable growth

    The summit will bring together partners from higher education, industry, policy and civil society to discuss the greatest challenges and opportunities facing African higher education and broader society. Join thought leaders, experts and changemakers to explore the importance of equitable partnerships, promoting sustainability in higher education, harnessing digital transformation for good, and improving the quality of research and employability.

  • HashtagHigherEd UK 2025

    Lancaster, United Kingdom

    Creating bold brands for the universities of tomorrow

    This event will bring together market-leading experts to have conversations on the most common challenges in marketing, communications, branding, and recruitment. Over two dynamic days, we will explore examples of successful campaigns and practices.