Europe

Admissions chief fears rising number of commuter students could limit access to courses for those from poorest backgrounds

Minister’s assertion that universities can keep trading during liquidation process ‘markedly’ at odds with other experts’ views, committee chair says

Nuclear physicist departs next spring having set up first branch campus in India

Several planned reforms to the UK’s Research Excellence Framework scrapped or partially rolled back after three-month pause, bringing exercise closer to 2021 audit

The pragmatic response to misunderstandings around the word ‘culture’ will ensure that grassroots momentum is not lost, says John-Arne Røttingen

Institutions that charge moderate fees and can’t pass costs on to students likely to be greatest victims of new tax, while some believe policy will help weed out lower-quality players

Two of the first beneficiaries of £54 million Global Talent Fund discuss how US funding uncertainties – as well as desire for home comforts – influenced their decision to move

Fair admissions and effective management should cover all areas of university operations, education minister tells v-cs in letter

Success in securing ‘consolidator’ awards continues Britain’s resurgence since rejoining Horizon research initiative

Holyrood politicians must look at size and shape of tertiary sector, and consider closer research ties with rest of UK, says Anton Muscatelli

Universities face estimated costs of £166.8 million in loss and damage from effects of changing climate, landmark study concludes

New subsidiaries and mergers expected after ministers insist on OfS registration for any institution teaching more than 300 students