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University to carry out review of ‘academic culture’ following media reports accusing one of its professors of producing research that downplayed the risks of mixing energy drinks with alcohol

Union warns move will create ‘two-tier’ workforce and save university only £36k

Science and maths programmes among those suspended in recent months, with UCU claiming decisions are being made ‘in haste’

Institutions must contextualise teaching and research rather than copying what happens in the West, argues head of Asia School of Business

Chemistry laureate Omar Yaghi says US policies inhibiting mobility and international cooperation as he heads for Tsinghua University

With China losing interest, India following suit and Nepal and Bangladesh routinely denied visas, universities’ overseas recruitment prospects look increasingly bleak

University for the Creative Arts loses more than half its funding after support for creative subjects reduced to zero

Asian giant follows South Korea in associating with flagship programme, gaining access to funds for research that addresses societal challenges

Being at the ‘top of your game’ no guarantee of job security, warns decorated historian now facing the chop

Institutions increasingly grouping together locally in bid to make their voices heard but those behind the initiatives say incentives to collaborate still too weak

‘Self-referential’ science must make sure it is using current allocations effectively, says head of slimmed-down agency

Several universities have committed to giving everyone access to latest technology, but expert says a more nuanced approach is needed

Lawyers acting for students blocked from UK universities contest supposed link between study visas and asylum claims

Nurturing well-rounded athletes is core business, sports college head says, as campus gears up for forthcoming Olympics

Departing leader of St Mary’s reflects on how Teqsa differs from OfS, maintaining proportionality in regulation and ensuring smaller institutions can stand out despite pressures towards homogeneity

With right-wing party leading polls in two eastern German states, the country’s top research bodies are preparing plans to protect scientists

Institutions aim to train new generation of local developers after years of developing workforce for international companies

With demand far outstripping supply, vice-chancellor argues building digital infrastructure can offer viable pathway for many

Universities disputing government decision to suspend access to loans claim other institutions with similar cohorts not treated in the same way

Institutions from the US, UK and France given go-ahead in second round of openings following controversial change in law governing private institutions

‘Historic’ agreement will see Royal College of Art support Norwich University of the Arts with its undergraduate provision

Study that shows girls being awarded higher predicted marks than boys raises concerns about whether they should be used to secure university offers

While recommendations from latest inquiry largely duplicate changes already made, boosted staff and student representation would be a ‘massive win’

Schools to offer technical subjects and regional leaders to link education to local needs under new plans

Proposals to change watchdog’s fee structure will not address concerns about growing costs, providers say

Rise in compromised credentials increasing risk of damaging cyberattacks, UK IT body warns

Low-paying disciplines dominated by women and people from disadvantaged backgrounds but more young men at risk of being ‘locked out’ entirely

Immigration officials question spike in admissions as new compliance rules force universities to take more cautious approach to international students

Renowned north-west observatory warns it may have to close after its £2.8 million UKRI support is cut

Modi promises action on exam leaks after mass protests forced Dharmendra Pradhan to step down

One study wants a flat fee and another backs income-based tiers – but neither supports the status quo

Universities are fusing the world’s oldest discipline with one of its newest innovations. But ensuring a balance between learning technical skills and tackling big questions takes work

Sharper mission and team ethos of pharma companies make them more effective than university labs, says Nobelist Fred Ramsdell