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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

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

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

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

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

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

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