Sage retracts eight articles by ‘rising star’ professor Former Radboud professor’s academic career has come under renewed scrutiny after concerns raised over peer review process By Seher Asaf 15 July
Pension contributions could fall again as USS surplus doubles Healthy financial position of giant UK sector scheme may mean universities and their staff have to pay in less By Juliette Rowsell 15 July
Two master’s courses awarded first European joint degree label Quality badge recognises programmes co-designed across borders, as EU moves closer to creating cross-continental degree By Seher Asaf 15 July
Humanities hardest hit as early career opportunities disappear Analysis of staff data finds skew to teaching-only roles in entry-level positions, with scale of cuts not reflected at more senior levels By Juliette Rowsell 15 July
National Student Survey 2026: which university performed best? Birmingham Newman University takes crown as UK institution with most satisfied students By Georgia Luckhurst 14 July
Former OfS chief executive receives payouts of more than £100K Regulator spends big on exit packages, with ex-director of access also departing with considerable sum By Tom Williams 14 July
Hungary begins revamping university boards to unlock EU funding Overhaul aims to satisfy EU requirements, while giving the government time to come up with a replacement for controversial foundation model By Seher Asaf 14 July
Universities ‘keep EDI hiring requirements’ despite law change Free speech group reports 43 institutions to regulator after identifying job adverts asking candidates to demonstrate commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion By Juliette Rowsell 14 July
Universities join new UK ‘defence alliance’ to boost research Closer collaboration between institutions and industry aims to ensure more students start defence-related careers By Juliette Rowsell 13 July
UKRI to accelerate research grant funding decisions Demand management, peer review reform and AI will help panels make decisions quicker, says national funder By Jack Grove 13 July
Levy to be charged even if student drops out, DfE confirms Ministers decline to introduce more exemptions to new tax in its response to consultation By Georgia Luckhurst 13 July
Marking boycott called at London South Bank University Students’ resits and graduations hit by union action over planned restructure By Juliette Rowsell 13 July
