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But affordability holds these non-profit innovators back from fully competing with top public institutions, say Philip Altbach and Eldho Mathews

Critics highlight historic plagiarism allegations and ¡®flawed¡¯ selection process

Moves ¡®appear to fit a broader pattern¡¯ of Indian authorities using diverse means to restrict researchers¡¯ freedom, says academic rights group

Researchers warn of knock-on effects for international publishing and student and staff mobility

Institution¡¯s party chief dismissed in controversy over lecturers sent overseas to get doctoral qualifications

Soaring youth unemployment could spur outward flight or lead young people to turn away from ambitions of studying abroad

Ambitious scheme would see higher education institutions across 10 countries agree common framework, with a helping hand from Europe

As the Indian and the US examples both show, openness and flexibility is easily limited by parochialism and provincialism, says Saikat Majumdar

Sinorbis report suggests interest in the UK particularly strong in ¡®long tail¡¯ of cities beyond the big names

Administrators are noting who is signing petitions critical of government or speaking out publicly, lecturers say

University managers¡¯ role in industry collaboration should be that of cheerleader and facilitator ¨C not auditor, says Chani Imbulgoda

Separate breaches in one week trigger concerns over lack of awareness in the sector