Higher Education
The Oversimplification Trap: How Academia Undermines Its Own Complex Initiatives
Universities occupy a unique position as institutions tasked with addressing some of the most pressing and complex challenges facing society.
Higher Education
research
Beyond the 4-Star Club: Why Research Funding Needs a Grassroots Revolution
Too many universities focus on those already publishing in 4 journals. This short-term focus risks burning out early career researchers, eroding research culture, and weakening recruitment. What if we built teams like football clubs — and invested in future excellence?
Higher Education
Outrunning the Bear: Surviving (and Thriving) in the New Higher Education Landscape
There’s an old survival adage: “You don’t need to outrun the bear—just the person next to you.” Right now, that saying rings more true than ever. With funding crises looming, international student flows uncertain, and institutional costs rising, the metaphorical bear is real—and hungry. For universities,
Higher Education
Rethinking Internationalisation: A Strategic Framework for Higher Education Leadership
Global higher education stands at a critical juncture. Shifting geopolitical realities, funding challenges, and increasing competition for global talent are reshaping the landscape in which universities operate.
Higher Education
Managing the Complexities of Internationalisation: Balancing Academia with Tourism and Hospitality #018
From government policies to funding constraints, Brexit uncertainties to global competition, this blog article and podcast examine how British institutions balance academia with their roles as tourism operators and hospitality engines.