Europe

Ongoing restructures expected to ease long-term pressures on institutions after sector records collective £79 million deficit

No evidence of ‘systemic malpractice’ implied by ministers when implementing new ‘visa brake’, according to research-intensive group

Regulator steps in to outline free speech and academic freedom obligations for English universities that work with states overseas

Universities told to engage potential students before they write off higher education as ‘not for them’

Leading institutions see drop in proportion of students from surrounding area despite renewed access drives

Countries representing a quarter of bloc’s population receive just one in 20 grants, finds new report

Financial challenges and lack of work experience identified as key barriers for graduates hoping to progress to further study or employment

Research groups told funding for early career posts will fall by two-thirds despite reassurances that postdocs will not bear brunt of cuts

Shadow home secretary accosts students at university outposts in the capital, asking if some ‘just want to get the visa to come in’

Academics raise concerns over ChatGPT owner’s links to US military and claim tools are ‘looking to replace knowledge workers’

Early data from Germany, France and elsewhere show rising interest from international researchers but experts warn that a lack of career progression could hamper efforts

Attending in-person lectures seen as sign of resilience amid ongoing conflict that has damaged hundreds of university buildings