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Progress on research commercialisation stalls after pandemic peak, with 141 new spin-outs launched last year

Students and educators call for more guidance from immigration authorities as majority of Indian and Nepalese applicants rejected

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

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

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

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

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”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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