Europe

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

Research-intensive universities also pledge to remove barriers to medical careers as part of bid to support strained NHS 

Proportion of undergraduates from families of doctors, lawyers and engineers grows in comparison with other socio-economic groups

Degree-holders who grew up in poverty paid thousands of pounds less than peers despite similar qualifications, finds Resolution Foundation