Majority of students deny using AI when forbidden, study finds 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 By Georgia Luckhurst 11 July
Clinical academic funding cuts will hurt NHS, BMA warns Union says slashing funding for healthcare professionals who work in universities is ‘at odds’ with government priorities By Helen Packer 10 July
Be clear on contextual admissions policy, universities told Universities UK guidance released in tandem with Sutton Trust report finding ‘good evidence’ approach can widen access without lowering standards By Georgia Luckhurst 10 July
Weak yen ‘driving decline’ in number of Japanese studying abroad Country is hosting more international students drawn by lure of ‘cool Japan’ while rising costs keep domestic students at home By Rosalind Skillen 10 July
Universities prepare for ‘highly competitive’ clearing round Higher-tariff institutions expected to recruit larger share of students but providers across the board report strong application figures By Georgia Luckhurst 10 July
Former v-c’s No 10 role ‘could cut both ways’ for universities At UAL, James Purnell championed student loan reform and the creative industries, but he also had to contend with student protests and staff unrest By Helen Packer 10 July
Next government ‘should axe international student levy’, says v-c University leader describes incoming policy as ‘madness’ amid sector’s financial crisis By Georgia Luckhurst 9 July
Hundreds of science jobs cut as STFC unveils austerity plan Major research centres will be scaled back as Science and Technology Facilities Committee outlines plans to cut spending by £162 million By Jack Grove 9 July
Proportion of free school meal pupils attending university drops Overall higher education participation rate falls but remains higher than pre-pandemic levels By Georgia Luckhurst 9 July
Victoria University to open India campus in August Victoria and Flinders announce new campuses as footprint of Australian universities in India continues to grow By Rosalind Skillen 9 July
Cuts to creative courses ‘undermining government’s own strategy’ Arts institutions warn creative education is becoming increasingly hard to deliver as government slashes funding from September onwards By Helen Packer 9 July
Fall in international student numbers ‘cost UK £2.9 billion’ Latest cost-benefit analysis finds overseas enrolments generate nearly 10 times more money for UK than they take away By Georgia Luckhurst 9 July
‘No one is happy’ as research funding centralised in Bangladesh Scholars raise concerns about academic freedom and fairness after funding decisions taken away from universities By Rosalind Skillen 9 July
Professional doctorate courses may close as UK intakes stall Some universities may step back from offering industry-focused qualifications amid doctoral funding pressures, explains new study By Jack Grove 9 July
Global cooperation needed to tackle ‘disease’ of fake degrees New technologies making academic fraud ever more common and sophisticated By Seher Asaf 8 July
‘Cold spot’ fears over Nottingham language cuts Plans to close courses would have national impact, politicians write in letter urging university to reconsider By Juliette Rowsell 8 July
Three arrested in University of Greater Manchester fraud probe Police say students impacted because ‘money that should’ve been invested in their education was instead allegedly used for personal gain’ By Georgia Luckhurst 8 July
Onwurah: ‘doctoring’ of STFC minutes raises governance concerns Altered minutes surrounding reasons for cuts to physics funding should be investigated, says science committee chair By Jack Grove 8 July
NSS 2026: positivity scores up across the board despite pressures Students more positive about teaching and free speech but some institutions still perform poorly on course management By Georgia Luckhurst 8 July
Tackle ‘weak’ enforcement of data sharing rules, journals told ‘Data transparency crisis’ in research stems from failure to police mandates on sharing results, researchers argue By Jack Grove 8 July
Northern Irish students leaving as HE funding crisis continues Leading university calls for fresh review of higher education as emergency budget adds to financial woes By Helen Packer 8 July
Semiconductor domination a ‘risk’ for Taiwan’s top university While computer chip pre-eminence is alluring, it cannot be allowed to overshadow ‘other areas of advantage’, says NTU president By John Ross 8 July
Politicians urge OfS to review London South Bank restructure Plans to employ teaching-focused academics via subsidiary firm should worry whole sector, say UCU representatives By Juliette Rowsell 7 July
Universities ‘will cut domestic places’ if EU secures lower fees Cost concerns may force institutions to ‘ration’ Erasmus+ participation, warns Vivienne Stern By Georgia Luckhurst 7 July
AI usage higher among American students, finds Turnitin Half of all students’ work assessed by company’s detection tools shows ‘at least some’ evidence of AI writing By Georgia Luckhurst 7 July
Norland nanny college granted university status Institution to become Norland University of Early Childhood after gaining approval from Office for Students By Georgia Luckhurst 7 July
UK scientists at risk of losing AI access ‘at a whim’ Recent US restrictions highlight how foreign powers could remove access to key technologies, argues parliamentary committee report By Jack Grove 7 July
Reverse student loan threshold freeze and scrap RPI, MPs urge Parliamentary inquiry finds loans were mis-sold to students and tells government it cannot continue to ignore ‘broken’ system By Helen Packer 7 July
Summer of ‘chaos’ predicted as mass job cuts close academic year ‘Impossible to plan’ for research and teaching, say staff, as threat of redundancy looms large over summer breaks By Juliette Rowsell 7 July
Nursing and computing courses hit as teaching grant cuts confirmed Education minister defends reduction in light of tuition fee rises as Strategic Priorities Grant falls to £1.25 billion By Helen Packer 6 July
Leeds Beckett agrees ‘strategic alliance’ with local FE group Joining up school and employer networks will help students decide what education option is ‘right’ for them, says v-c By Georgia Luckhurst 6 July
Residential model here to stay ‘but needs rethink’ Fixing student accommodation key to tackling raft of other student issues, argues Hepi report By Georgia Luckhurst 6 July
Subsidiary firms and job cuts reassessed as TPS rates fall Universities may pause major staffing changes as they are predicted to save millions, experts say, but ‘volatility’ of scheme means some will press on By Juliette Rowsell 6 July
