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Articles by Helen Packer
Warnings lack of independence could stifle new government body as it attempts to unite sector to tackle skills gaps
All four major English-speaking study destinations hit as students increasingly look for other options, according to new government figures
Leaders warn that over-regulation could shut down provision entirely after fraud connected to partnership agreements comes under the spotlight again
Attempts to establish alternatives to Gift City and Delhi bring new incentives for global universities but some fear such investment will heighten inequalities
OfS defends ‘thorough’ investigation that legal expert says leaves institutions ‘without clear guidance’
China’s ambition to lead the world in AI is far from unique. Yet its resources, talent and coordination of higher education and industry could just give it the edge, especially as Donald Trump’s policies diminish the US’ allure to top talent. Helen Packer and Futao Huang report
Vice-chancellor calls regulator’s investigation ‘Kafkaesque’ as probe into departure of Kathleen Stock finally concludes
Winner of 2025 Holberg Prize rejects vocational focus of education and ‘trivialisation’ of humanities
External team to investigate why financial concerns that have led to more than 600 planned job losses were not raised sooner
American applicants help to drive growing international interest in Chinese partnership institutions
Cash recovered from alleged money-laundering pays for development of new institution in Islamabad that prime minister hopes will ‘rival Oxford’
Cash-strapped institution confirms it will not be investing upfront in new Central Asian outpost
New education plan aims to create four city hubs and expand enrolment as youth population swells
Chinese literature and linguistics professor returns to university after disappearing during a trip back to China in 2023
Changes to science policy organisation decried as political interference after long-standing tensions
New research links anti-pluralist leaders with declining academic freedom, warning of ‘dire consequences’ for academia
Government drive to boost research commercialisation struggles to get off the ground at public universities
Student recruitment company warns reintroduction of travel bans would damage perception of US as ‘welcoming’ country
Education minister concedes to doctors’ demands after year-long feud
Academics warn that top-level power struggle contributes to low enrolment in state institutions
Employment rates for PhD holders reach record low in South Korea, with younger researchers most affected
British Council report raises concerns about unequal relationships and brain drain
New higher education minister attempts to appease students after turbulent month
Lower number of universities penalised by government for visa practices, but scholars urge caution
