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D66 election victory encouraging, sector leaders say, but financial and demographic pressures remain

University proposes to merge existing administrative functions into central hub but unions fear move will add to ‘enormous pressures’

Former teacher steps down after one term, having overseen revamp in widening participation efforts

Federal government must ‘take proper responsibility’ for a university sector ‘which in practice it controls’, MPs told

University says moving employees from more expensive scheme will save it up to £11 million a year

Allocation of 9,500 extra places will boost capacity in a system where demand can be fickle

Better support systems needed for scholars facing political threats, according to historian labelled ‘domestic terrorist professor’

New data shows geopolitical tensions have not slowed down universities’ international expansion, with Russian institutions emerging as big players after opening in ‘friendly’ states

Successful research projects in scheme designed to foster collaboration involve 21 US-based grantees, up from 12 in 2024

Two London universities deemed to have breached new rules on safeguarding qualifications as regulator sounds alarm over how degree classifications are calculated

Macquarie insists due diligence on joint institute has been ‘comprehensive’, despite partner’s links with surveillance research

University says financial uncertainties continue as government’s proposed student levy will ‘wipe out any benefits’ from rising tuition fees

City leader outlines how government is making help available for universities to recruit top scientists and researchers

Qantas and McDonald’s move into Australian higher education delivery, offering institutions employer-led pathways and potential new income streams

Complete shutdown in access since invasion of Ukraine has transformed Russian studies, say historians finding ways to keep discipline going

Facilitating face-to-face discussions key to ensuring students can have tricky conversations, says founder of new viewpoint diversity centre

UCU branch at risk of overstepping mandate, critics fear, as it defends student accused of misconduct during King’s College London protest

New target for study permits down to 150,000 a year as Carney’s government shows little sign of reducing pressure on overseas enrolments

Focus on traditional subjects at GCSE level has not helped pupils get into top universities, says Becky Francis’ report on school curriculum

Former Leicester administrator who sued Steve Coogan says ‘we need more trust in expertise’ after actor backs inquiry into university’s actions during ‘tumultuous period’

Most voters believe universities are unduly focused on revenue and their students shoulder an excessive share, survey finds

Lack of access to food exacerbating health and academic challenges for students who are already socio-economically deprived, say authors

National library chief Rebecca Lawrence will be replaced by interim head Jeremy Silver with immediate effect

Majority of researchers feel greater pressure to focus on topics deemed important by government, says Elsevier survey

Governments leaning on agencies to convert autonomous institutions into ‘strategic national asset’ but face task like ‘herding cats’

Teaching and learning issues dominate grievances raised with new Australian body set up primarily to tackle gender-based violence on campuses

Fresh set of universities attempt to launch in oil-rich country as it seeks diversification but experts warn tight control by government remains a barrier

Welsh government follows England in increasing its fee cap as result of financial pressures faced by institutions

Curtailment of Laura Murphy’s research into alleged forced labour practices in China raises further questions over foreign government interference on UK campuses

Zhanna Andreasyan defends £2 billion relocation project from criticism, saying it will help Armenia move out of the shadows of its Soviet history

Country urged to invest in education at time of upheaval, as vice-chancellor claims student caps ‘inconsistent’ with global leadership ambitions

Calls for change as ‘inconsistent’ system leaves some forced to choose between their preferred university and saving money

Universities are ‘defined by who we fight for’ and can win back social licence by focusing on students, Australian vice-chancellor argues