Europe

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

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

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

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

Inequality between male and female participation rates prevails in most parts of the globe, with 88 countries in worse situation compared with a decade ago