Columbia University president Minouche Shafik had her long-awaited grilling by Congress yesterday over her response to Gaza protests on campus. Our Paul Basken was on Capitol Hill to watch timeshighereducation.com/news/columbia-…

Young Africans will make up one in ten of the world's population by 2050. The importance of ensuring they have the right education and skills and the right opportunities in a knowledge-led, innovation-based society can not be overstated. #THEpanAfrica linkedin.com/posts/philbaty…

Its the final day of the #THEdigitalUK conference, and Jamie Ramacciotti, Director of Events at the THE, reflects on the successful event so far - and what there is to look forward to on day three at University of Exeter 👀🥳
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“Lower tolerance for failure” on technology as university finances dive: financial constraints are reducing the appetite for risky experimentation but pressures can also help to “clarify minds”, experts tell #THEdigitalUK . Thomas Williams reports
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We had a fantastic first day here at the University of Exeter for Digital Universities UK 2024.

If you’re joining us today, make sure to share your experiences using #THEdigitalUK

Jamie Ramacciotti, Director of Events at the THE, helps welcome everyone back to University of Exeter for an action-packed day two of the THE Digital Universities UK conference. #THEdigitalUK 👀🥳📱💻
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Pretty intense #THEdigitalUK

The Times Higher Education Pan-Africa Universities Summit is currently in session at Future Africa Platform. Follow the latest updates and insights from #THEPanAfrica Times Higher Education Stellenbosch University

UP Ovuwa (UP Ovuwa) serenades the delegates at THE Pan-African Summit as they arrive at Future Africa Platform.

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DAY1: Today marks the start of the inaugural THE Pan-Africa Universities Summit with Stellenbosch University at Future Africa Platform. Dive into discussions on African-led research, university best practices and vocational opportunities for a sustainable knowledge economy. #PanAfricaSummit

We are delighted that the higher education leaders of Africa joined us for the opening drinks reception of #THEpanafrica .

In partnership with Stellenbosch University and University of Pretoria we are ready for the inaugural #THEpanafrica event tomorrow ⌛

View agenda here: bit.ly/3Ufz4i5

A wonderful opening evening at #THEpanAfrica at ⁦University of Pretoria⁩

We’re all set for tomorrow.

Universities’ #ChatGPT misconduct focus “panicked students”: institutions “got it wrong” by putting all the attention on assessment when large language models first launched, experts tell #THEdigitalUK . Thomas Williams reports
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First networking break of the day at #THEdigitalUK

More exciting sessions start at 12pm!

It was great to talk about Times Higher Education’s journey from a 50-year-old UK newspaper to a global, digital, data and insights business on the Data Files podcast (and to praise Duncan Ross & colleagues).
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‘Women’s disciplines’ get lower scores than male-dominated fields timeshighereducation.com/news/womens-di… via Times Higher Education

Lisa Roberts, vice-chancellor at University of Exeter opens our #THEdigitalUK event. “We all believe digital transformation will help see us through the current challenges in HE”

2 DAYS TO GO

You still have time to book a place at the inaugural #THEpanafrica Summit, in partnership with University of Pretoria and Stellenbosch University.

Join us from 17-18 April as we discuss the future of African higher education.

Limited tickets are available here: timeshighered-events.co/3TZyfZr

Will be a big loss to sector when he goes, but sure he won't go far - University of Glasgow principal Anton Muscatelli to retire next year timeshighereducation.com/news/glasgow-p… via Paddy Jack

Congratulations on a fantastic tenure, Anton, and for visionary leadership. A great legacy and with a lot more to come.