Europe

Forthcoming guidance on how Research Excellence Framework rates environment will focus more closely on governance related to research integrity and security risks, THE understands

Dundee’s proposal comes just as a hiring spree in Silicon Valley is raising the ceiling on what a philosophy degree can lead to, says Oisín Keohane 

Angela Scott, who has headed Aberdeen City Council for 12 years, faces daunting task of bringing university back from brink of bankruptcy

Union members to stage prolonged walkout after university announced it is looking to cut 200 more jobs

Universities urged to reassess how they provide professional development amid shift away from academic jobs

Universities make 100,000 more offers than last year as they compete for domestic students, Ucas figures show

The government has announced that it will consult in the autumn over whether there should be a ‘minimum English language requirement’ to access student loans to ensure those who do so ‘are equipped to succeed in their studies’. Would that be a good idea? Seven observers have their say

Former Radboud professor’s academic career has come under renewed scrutiny after concerns raised over peer review process

Healthy financial position of giant UK sector scheme may mean universities and their staff have to pay in less

Quality badge recognises programmes co-designed across borders, as EU moves closer to creating cross-continental degree

Analysis of staff data finds skew to teaching-only roles in entry-level positions, with scale of cuts not reflected at more senior levels

Birmingham Newman University takes crown as UK institution with most satisfied students