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AI glasses and other smart apparel may be impossible to keep out of exams, adding to universities’ woes about the future of assessments

Research finds collegiate model adds to complex application processes and may be harming institutions’ widening participation efforts

Analysis of university finances finds increasing student numbers and income can cause costs to rise faster than revenue

University leader questions Arif Ahmed’s position after landmark court case highlights conflict of interest, as others cast doubt on future of regulator's incoming free speech complaints scheme

Council exempts four grant schemes from controversial changes following concerns that plan would ‘discourage bold ideas’

Government urged to provide more financial support to students as research finds some institutions are cutting back on provision of free food

Record fine overturned after landmark High Court case sparked by resignation of gender-critical academic Kathleen Stock

Wendy Thomson steps down as head of federal institution with immediate effect after 11-month suspension over bullying and mismanagement allegations, which she branded “unfounded”

Upskilling local students not enough to help region catch up with London’s economic performance, report warns

University of Auckland’s Dawn Freshwater argues higher education leaders should do more soul-searching and less rewriting of strategies in a difficult but privileged job

Students not receiving the service they expect amid high fees and mounting cost of living pressures, sector ombudsman warns

Plans to limit reapplications to European Research Council will penalise bold and original proposals and early career researchers, senior researchers claim

Regulator investigating how much public money was given to education providers offering course linked to high dropout rates

Compromise move allows university to press ahead with search for Bishop’s replacement by giving Teqsa unprecedented role

College Unbound granted full accreditation for degrees aimed at adults with some college experience but no qualifications, with institution’s flexible design mooted as a remedy for declining student numbers

Students expected to use AI for information before evaluating technology’s output as institution seeks to prepare learners for changing labour market

London-based institutions failing to respond to risks outlined by regulator and setting fewer access-related targets, report finds

Those who are frequently thanked in journals are much more likely to be successful themselves, says PNAS paper

Antonia Bance argues lower-level skills should be prioritised in response to number of out-of-work young people reaching record levels

University says final decision yet to be made after document outlining new redundancy scheme leaked to press

Communication studies academic latest Aston leader to relocate from Australia following Aleks Subic’s departure to Torrens University

A 142 per cent rise in bids for Marie Curie fellowships shows peer review must adapt to ChatGPT era, says Nature study

Turmoil continues for students wrongly issued maintenance loans, while universities argue regulatory changes are needed if they are to deliver on government’s drive to support non-traditional learners

Experiential learning only becoming more important in age of AI, according to outgoing leader of university known for its joint work and study programmes

Informal applications of AI, such as academics using tools to grade student work, could potentially fall foul of wide-ranging legislation, policy expert warns

Patchy uptake of new technologies across region, survey finds, with limited connectivity a potential barrier

Universities urged to play greater role in teaching people how to create their own work, as countries become more sceptical of higher education

Focus on forming manageable consortia of five to 10 institutions instead of ‘sleeping’ agreements that elicit no action, university leaders say

Arts university hopes latest ‘transformation plan’ will help it survive, but staff fear much-lauded institution will be left ‘devastated’

Politicians reluctant to spell out plans to fix university funding issues as review continues, while cross-party commitment to free tuition fees leaves few avenues open for negotiations

Creators hope website will help universities interpret scores more accurately and make fairer hiring and promotions decisions

Institution begins consultation on job losses but union says it is in the dark over who is at risk

Pioneer women university presidents must pave the way by becoming ‘sponsors’ of their successors

Platform hosting the world’s largest biomedical data set has apologised after health information of 500,000 people is listed for sale in China

University joins growing wave of post-92 institutions changing employment practices to cut  pension costs

China’s ongoing strength means small gains for countries like Japan and South Korea are not enough for them to remain competitive. Meanwhile, Malaysia proves it’s one to watch. Tash Mosheim reports

Legal scholar, alumna and current Griffith leader returns as university’s second female chief

University leaders often forget to ask the most important questions when setting up offshore, summit hears

With politicians and science funders becoming more vocal about publishers’ profits, experts predict shift in focus to different forms of free-to-read distribution

Universities accused of not fulfilling their role of being catalysts for change as political forces threaten to derail climate action

Nearly 40 doctoral students enrolled in UK institutions left in lurch by funder, with many facing being unable to complete their studies

Education Sector Action Group set to meet for first time to discuss plans to enact new strategy

Internationalisation is creating new linguistic challenges for universities, as the imperative to attract foreign students clashes with policies to retain them after they graduate

Summer exam season set for disruption due to industrial action amid rows over job cuts and pension changes

Vietnam’s Phenikaa University secures top award after becoming model for private higher education development

Right-wing party takes different approach to higher education in devolved nations, making some promises that experts say would never appear in a nationwide manifesto

Renaissance historian to take over role at time of change for research-intensive grouping

Glasgow Caledonian University’s new vice-chancellor discusses impact of UKVI action plan on recruitment, collaboration opportunities in more collegiate Scottish sector and her hopes for university funding post-election

Businesses charging up to $5,000 for lead author credit with textbooks and design patents also for sale

European alliances support institution’s rector after he called action a ‘crackdown on freedom of thought’

Free speech campaigners hail ‘overdue’ legislation but concerns remain about how judgements will be made 

Documentary tracks evolution of culture wars on US and UK campuses, with subjects often ‘petrified’ to speak out

London School of Innovation set to launch in June after being given stamp of approval by regulator

Despite a rebound during the pandemic, Australians increasingly shunning structured learning as AI raises questions about ‘credibility of degrees’

Government announces loans given out in error can be repaid through usual routes but students appear to remain blocked from accessing further loans

Group demands university leaders rule out compulsory redundancies and course closures following new cost-saving plans

After first year in office marked by violent student protests, South African university leader says she has learned importance of being visible on campus

Challenging for universities to identify and punish problematic behaviour despite its effect on those targeted, finds study

Long-delayed grievance process will allow scholars who feel free speech rights have been impinged by universities to seek redress

New rules to make it easier to identify recruiters who push ‘fake’ students, but compliance experts fear government will not disclose who can and can’t be trusted