Europe

Graduates earning only just above minimum wage may soon have to repay their loans after budget changes

Proportion of study visas for Chinese and Indian students has also fallen to the lowest level of the decade, according to latest Home Office data

Institutions call for improved support at national and European levels to contribute to green transition

Universities must ensure procedures for handling sexual misconduct complaints are fair, transparent and supportive for all parties, says Jo Nuckley

Flat £925 charge seen as better outcome for sector overall, but institutions least able to absorb the cost expected to be hit the hardest

Body mirrored on one being set up to oversee nuclear power could help universities avoid ‘excessive’ bureaucracy, according to Nigel Thrift

University told to come up with a plan for financial recovery before it enforces more job losses

After a shambolic Budget day, it is hardly surprising that universities have been landed with a costly and overcomplicated international student levy, writes Nick Hillman

Fee caps for next two academic years confirmed by government post-budget, as students fear extra support will ‘barely scratch the surface’

Chancellor confirms details of controversial tax on income from overseas students, while universities also expect to be hit by changes to pension tax rules

Skills minister also promises to work with sector to help improve international student compliance ahead of levy introduction

Norwegian government celebrates fall in temporary employment rates but academics say they don’t reflect reality