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President has criticised student debt for being too high but his attempts at reform have focused on removing benefits for people doing jobs he disagrees with

More than half of deans say parent universities want them to enrol more students, as leaders express concern over ‘growing disparities’

Government and business should pick up the tab for national priorities, says opposition leader turned university boss

Slow departure of researchers for the East has increased as environment in US becomes more hostile

D66 election victory encouraging, sector leaders say, but financial and demographic pressures remain

University proposes to merge existing administrative functions into central hub but unions fear move will add to ‘enormous pressures’

Former teacher steps down after one term, having overseen revamp in widening participation efforts

Federal government must ‘take proper responsibility’ for a university sector ‘which in practice it controls’, MPs told

Allocation of 9,500 extra places will boost capacity in a system where demand can be fickle

University says moving employees from more expensive scheme will save it up to £11 million a year

New data shows geopolitical tensions have not slowed down universities’ international expansion, with Russian institutions emerging as big players after opening in ‘friendly’ states

Better support systems needed for scholars facing political threats, according to historian labelled ‘domestic terrorist professor’

Successful research projects in scheme designed to foster collaboration involve 21 US-based grantees, up from 12 in 2024

Two London universities deemed to have breached new rules on safeguarding qualifications as regulator sounds alarm over how degree classifications are calculated

Macquarie insists due diligence on joint institute has been ‘comprehensive’, despite partner’s links with surveillance research

University says financial uncertainties continue as government’s proposed student levy will ‘wipe out any benefits’ from rising tuition fees

City leader outlines how government is making help available for universities to recruit top scientists and researchers

Qantas and McDonald’s move into Australian higher education delivery, offering institutions employer-led pathways and potential new income streams

Facilitating face-to-face discussions key to ensuring students can have tricky conversations, says founder of new viewpoint diversity centre

Complete shutdown in access since invasion of Ukraine has transformed Russian studies, say historians finding ways to keep discipline going

UCU branch at risk of overstepping mandate, critics fear, as it defends student accused of misconduct during King’s College London protest

New target for study permits down to 150,000 a year as Carney’s government shows little sign of reducing pressure on overseas enrolments

Lack of access to food exacerbating health and academic challenges for students who are already socio-economically deprived, say authors

Most voters believe universities are unduly focused on revenue and their students shoulder an excessive share, survey finds

Former Leicester administrator who sued Steve Coogan says ‘we need more trust in expertise’ after actor backs inquiry into university’s actions during ‘tumultuous period’

Focus on traditional subjects at GCSE level has not helped pupils get into top universities, says Becky Francis’ report on school curriculum

National library chief Rebecca Lawrence will be replaced by interim head Jeremy Silver with immediate effect

Majority of researchers feel greater pressure to focus on topics deemed important by government, says Elsevier survey

Fresh set of universities attempt to launch in oil-rich country as it seeks diversification but experts warn tight control by government remains a barrier

Teaching and learning issues dominate grievances raised with new Australian body set up primarily to tackle gender-based violence on campuses

Governments leaning on agencies to convert autonomous institutions into ‘strategic national asset’ but face task like ‘herding cats’

Welsh government follows England in increasing its fee cap as result of financial pressures faced by institutions

Curtailment of Laura Murphy’s research into alleged forced labour practices in China raises further questions over foreign government interference on UK campuses

Country urged to invest in education at time of upheaval, as vice-chancellor claims student caps ‘inconsistent’ with global leadership ambitions

Zhanna Andreasyan defends £2 billion relocation project from criticism, saying it will help Armenia move out of the shadows of its Soviet history

Calls for change as ‘inconsistent’ system leaves some forced to choose between their preferred university and saving money

Universities are ‘defined by who we fight for’ and can win back social licence by focusing on students, Australian vice-chancellor argues

Universities say limit could dissuade ‘cases with little merit’, but student organisations warn of unfair advantage for wealthy

Second Kuala Lumpur campus will encourage more domestic students to remain in their home country, believes university’s Malaysia head

Next phase of transnational education to focus on STEM subjects, London forum hears

Distributing swabs to test for DNA after a sexual assault risks jeopardising criminal investigations, says watchdog

Poor health blamed as full-time employment also down among young Australians, according to longitudinal surveys

New Chinese rule requiring proof of qualifications could benefit academics seeking to share research findings online, but critics fear more control over public debate

Politicians from battle-weary country hail resilience of universities despite having to adapt to challenges of conflict

Key part of new legislation unlikely to come to fruition for several years, campaigners fear, creating confusion for those who feel rights have been infringed

US climate scientist wins Maddox Prize after highlighting attempts to downplay findings about human-caused warming

Union branches plan walkouts across UK amid increased tensions with senior managers

Four-year allocation confirmed by science department as it signals new approach to funding research

‘Unjustified’ and ‘vague’ proposal would vest too much discretion in Australian ministers, critics say

Former Open University vice-chancellor fears ‘over-consumption’ of higher education is not addressing country’s challenges

Delegations heading to China from both sides of the Tasman face questions over continued strength of student flows

UK told to strengthen and protect its visa offer to international scientists if it wants to achieve ambition of becoming Europe’s leading life sciences economy

Institutions being asked to reconcile opposing laws and values urged to focus on creating atmosphere where disagreement is valued

Increase in applicants across almost all age groups raises hopes for bumper year of admissions, as interest in medical degrees recovers

‘Tug of war’ within government leading to policy volatility in all major destination countries, says former UK universities minister Jo Johnson

Leading European institutions warn of ‘risk of instrumentalisation’ and say they should be allowed to determine their own role in bloc’s agenda

Academic who travelled to Kenya to meet those ghostwriting university work says practice is ‘completely reshaping our future’

Newly appointed vice-chancellor wants to embrace university’s interdisciplinary heritage while managing financial pressures

University administrators know little about the money that supports their foreign recruits, or the pressures that come with it

Former Canadian opposition leader Michael Ignatieff says no sector secure after what has happened in the US