Andrew Jack

Academic institutions have frozen new hires and limited PhD places

Teachers and parent groups fear president’s plan would increase inequality between rich and poor students

Purpose and prospects rank ahead of pay, though higher wages would improve satisfaction

Trump’s campaign against ‘wokeness’ reaches institutions that train next generation of managers and entrepreneurs

University-based retirement communities are growing to become an important trend in the US — at a time of both falling college admissions and a rapidly ageing population looking for active, intellectually stimulating set ups

Class action lawsuits in the US suggest that digitised medical services can bring downsides as well as benefits

The best MBAs are holding their own amid challenges from alternative courses and concerns for the degree’s future

Academics are awaiting the presidential stance on topics from visas to ESG and diversity

Academics say the move imperils scientific progress and helps America’s rivals

The annual assessment is based on schools’ performance across multiple programmes