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Governing body gambit torpedoes court case but further isolates academic senate

Do as we say, not as we do, government tells universities after ministers reject another optional recommendation of French review

New research calls for greater support for exiled academics with a view to rebuilding the system

Endorsement of new partnership by Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin may be reaction to US cold shoulder

University president accuses US and EU of capitulating to populists

Former universities minister renews attack on Oxford¡¯s and Cambridge¡¯s records on access

The controversy over a Harvard dean¡¯s defence of Harvey Weinstein is no reason to disregard the core academic mission, says Sandro Galea 

A different environment can do wonders for a person; might universities feel a similar refreshment when the UK¡¯s political landscape settles down again?

Author concerned about lack of pushback after Italy's far-right governing party demanded removal of critical book from reading list

The literature expert on online abuse, decolonising the curriculum and Cambridge¡¯s role in the slave trade

ߣߣÊÓƵn university says board of studies veto does not directly affect approval process

Dean was removed following opposition to his role in Harvey Weinstein¡¯s legal team

Employees and students have organised a protest, with some calling for academic to be dismissed 

English minister calls on campus leaders to do more to stamp out antisemitism

Stanford University¡¯s insistence that its press break even is another bleak milestone in corporatisation, says David Palumbo-Liu

Peter Ridd¡¯s victory in unfair dismissal case raises questions about limits of scientific consensus

Istanbul scholar F¨¹sun ?stel becomes first academic to go to jail for signing 2016 peace declaration

In a managerial era, universities are challenging the traditional idea that only individuals need protecting, say Otto H¨¹ther and Georg Kr¨¹cken

The unfettered pursuit of knowledge is every university¡¯s core value ¨C even if management doesn¡¯t always see it that way, says Dennis Hayes

Dutch universities are conspicuously and consistently successful. Yet their funding is declining and their embrace of internationalism has put them on a collision course with the populist right. John Morgan assesses the mood in Leiden, Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Maastricht

Academics are watching to see how the University of Hong Kong will respond after one of its scholars was jailed for his role in 2014 protests

Doane University librarian suspended in row over display

The country¡¯s recent judge-led review is another instance of the global misperception of institutional censorship, say Ian Jacobs and Susan Dodds

The expert on ancient Syria was forced to flee his homeland ¨C but has been able to continue his work thanks to a German scholarship

Apparent moves to increase university autonomy will have the opposite effect given the government¡¯s authoritarian tendencies, says Jaros?aw P?uciennik

Max Lu defends Surrey¡¯s collaboration with Chinese giant, suggesting that UK government would ban ties if it had evidence of espionage

Academics fear global reach of new Singaporean legislation could result in censorship of international academic journals

The Chinese tech giant¡¯s challenge for universities will be far from an isolated case and universities are not prepared for the nuanced reaction required, says John Ross 

Institution demands seven days¡¯ notice of demonstrations and designation of a ¡®principal organiser¡¯

Controversial course proposals a test for governance, opponents say

Shin Sung-chul, who is under investigation by the Korean government, says state is starting to provide more freedom to universities but progress is slow

Incivility from US helps focus AUB students on need ¡®to be the adults in the room¡¯

American University in Cairo withdraws chair in comparative religions at request of donor¡¯s son

Candid interviews with Chinese university presidents and government officials reveal widespread doubt that institutional freedom has increased

Vetoing promotions is a way to polarise society against intellectuals, says art historian whose professorship has been rejected

ߣߣÊÓƵn government baulks at legislative amendments to clarify free speech and academic freedom

¡®Hotline¡¯ created by Thierry Baudet¡¯s party ¡®goes against everything we stand for¡¯, says Maastricht president

Home institution of right-wing provocateur sees little room under tenure constraints

Indian scholar explains why she thinks guidelines on ensuring PhDs focus on ¡®national priorities¡¯ are dangerous and wrong

But union says codifying free speech principles would backfire

Edict reveals limited levers available to US president

University insists resolution will not affect plans for ¡®Western civilisation¡¯ course

The Open University cancels prison reform conference after pressure from militant feminist groups over organiser¡¯s advice on transgender prisoners

Threatened university says it needs ¡®definitive legal certainty¡¯ over its future

As universities become ever more wary of negative publicity, leaders who speak out on contentious issues are increasingly finding themselves in hot water. Ellie Bothwell reports

Geoffrey Stone says students¡¯ successful efforts to persuade him not to use racial slur are a good example of free speech

Western universities warned against establishing outposts after minister announces eight international institutions will be built by 2020

US president¡¯s vow to tie research funds to unfettered campus debate is short on details and advocates

ARC insists allegations of political subversion are ¡®baseless¡¯

Governing body neglecting its responsibilities, says union branch president and former senate member

Community attitudes questionnaire also finds that ߣߣÊÓƵns want caps on international students but not domestic students

The recent exodus of vice-chancellors from UK universities raises questions over what is going on in the sector. Is inadequate governance the root cause?

Archive of tweets linked to St Petersburg-based Internet Research Agency reveals scale of disinformation attempts around free speech and ¡®left bias¡¯ controversies

Conservative Party Human Rights Commission calls for investigation into whether Communist-supported centres are being used to intimidate students or restrict freedom of expression

Academics highlight brain drain of researchers and loss of international research partners as concerns in wake of latest government ¡®attack on autonomy¡¯

Rebekah Tromble and Patricia Rossini feared for their safety when the conservative online world turned against them last summer

ߣߣÊÓƵn university releases details of curriculum for philanthropically funded degree

Academics have been urged to mention China¡¯s persecution of Muslim minorities at every public event in which they participate

Officers draw on expertise from around the world as they deal with protests, extremist speakers and hate crimes

Ramsay Centre proposal ¡®crosses red lines¡¯, says union