Europe

Aberdeen-based academic suggests support for universities is vital for war effort as Ukraine strives to maintain higher education during conflict

National pay award expected to be postponed, while some university employees question decision to opt out of collective bargaining

Almost one-third of students report not using AI at all in their studies, while non-native English speakers at UK universities are among those relying on the technology regularly

Union says slashing funding for healthcare professionals who work in universities is ‘at odds’ with government priorities

Universities UK guidance released in tandem with Sutton Trust report finding ‘good evidence’ approach can widen access without lowering standards

At UAL, James Purnell championed student loan reform and the creative industries, but he also had to contend with student protests and staff unrest

Higher-tariff institutions expected to recruit larger share of students but providers across the board report strong application figures 

As the child of working-class immigrants, I am so grateful for the doors of understanding and opportunity the arts opened for me, says Davina Quinlivan 

At last week’s HE debate, a host of Oxford-associated grandees made the usual points while the sector continued to melt down, says Andrew McRae

University leader describes incoming policy as ‘madness’ amid sector’s financial crisis

Major research centres will be scaled back as Science and Technology Facilities Committee outlines plans to cut spending by £162 million

Overall higher education participation rate falls but remains higher than pre-pandemic levels