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Difficulties faced by students returning to home countries after studying abroad show need for simpler system, says v-c

The number of UK universities reporting financial shortfalls for the past academic year continues to climb as some pay out millions in redundancy costs

Higher education leaders pessimistic about future under Trump administration as recent campus shootings darken the outlook

Collaboration between top institutions expected to help attract international researchers and improve student outcomes

Universities’ increasing reliance on visa applicants from within the country has so far failed to dent profitability

Professors from UCL and Plymouth Marjon University receive damehoods, while four vice-chancellors commended

Marine ecologist remembered for ‘unwavering commitment’ to students and work advocating for science and research

Joint projects require academics to ‘show up and feel a bit uncomfortable’, argues theatre maker who is taking up a new position at the University of London

New city-like development planned in Kuala Lumpur’s suburbs complete with fledgling institution headed up by former Nottingham Malaysia CEO

Trump turmoil, financial strife and shifts in international student enrolment all feature heavily in annual round-up of stories that most engaged THE readers

Incoming president pledges to slash government spending but remains quiet on other higher education issues

Interim leaders’ early departure the latest snag in controversial commission’s troubled birth

Some institutions have lost money after the government failed to cover scholarship costs, forcing them to decide whether to waive fees or lock students out

Private chat forums are ‘valued learning environments’ that can help stop students falling behind, Australian study finds

Increases to staff-student ratios could send university into a ‘death spiral’, says union leader as vice-chancellor insists institution must act now

Pierre Legrand’s ‘offensive’ attack on a law textbook has led to calls for retraction and a journal apology but he insists his robust criticism was fair

‘Global first’ agreements break link between pricing and the number of articles published for the first time

Failure to stop intimidation from trans right activists during visiting lecture breached free speech rights, says sociologist Alice Sullivan

Government thought to want someone who can move English regulator away from ‘highly politicised’ past as applications open for new leader

Practice seen as a way to boost participation at higher levels of academia but critics say it could have the opposite effect

Changing demographics prompt call for universities to review what support they offer

Founder of support group urges more consistent approach to handling bereavement at universities because staff can feel ‘awkward’ talking about death

Scottish National Party minister says financial challenges go ‘beyond party political boundaries’ as official talks set to begin

Short-term placements a chance to rebuild EU links and campus diversity but could also ‘reshape demand in ways that challenge current financial models’

Europop tracks based on chapters from Metaverse book have attracted thousands of fans, with one calling them ‘almost poetic’

Lack of financial expertise at board level nearly toppled famed drama school, says leader who picked up the pieces

Financial penalties loom for institutions that fail to crack down on issue as government commits to ‘report card’ system

Review of formula used to allocate £2 billion QR funding could downgrade or withdraw money for ‘internationally excellent’ research, some fear

Investigation by Health and Safety Executive found institution ‘does not have appropriate arrangements in place’ to manage burnout among staff

Long-delayed proposal would merge seven state-run colleges into a new public university

No evidence that people with a doctorate experience ‘significant wage penalties’, finds committee’s review of key visa route

New targeted model will see funder split budget across four “buckets”, with money for curiosity-driven work remaining broadly flat

Confirmed deal to cost UK £570 million in first year, with ministers targeting 100,000 participants including apprentices and adult learners