‘Political shocks’ hitting women’s representation in science
Progress towards equality hampered by crackdowns on academic freedom by populist regimes, finds new study
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Invoking AI’s harm to critical thinking is a weak defence for universities
Calls to ditch AI because it is destroying students’ analytical skills ignore institutions’ questionable record at developing complex reasoning, says Ian Richardson
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Virtual fellowships a ‘lifeline’ for Gazan academics
Universities find ways to help scholars keep work going despite widespread destruction of universities and research facilities
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Postdoc cuts on hold as under-fire STFC announces extra funding
Science and Technology Facilities Council chair Michelle Dougherty confirms ‘top-up’ funding will enable more postdoc recruitment than anticipated
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Scottish Greens oppose REF and TEF in election manifesto
Party objects to marketisation of higher education, promising to maintain free tuition and fight for longer graduate visa
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Birkbeck to offer business degrees at first campus in India
University of London institution sets up in Bengaluru tech park
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One book in three weeks? At some universities that would be a triumph
With undergraduates viewing education as a transaction and AI offering helpful summaries, reading is dying out on UK campuses, says Agnieszka Piotrowska
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Welsh parties ‘lack plan’ for universities despite pledges
Post-election coalition could see parties collaborate on funding review, but reforms may be hard to negotiate with Westminster
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Democracy Lab aims to be ‘model’ for overcoming polarisation
New Rutgers institute part of wider movement to help students enjoy ‘healthy experiences’ with politics
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‘We should have fought for a graduate tax,’ says former v-c
After 13 years running Canterbury Christ Church University, Rama Thirunamachandran blames leaders’ ‘self-interest’ and government pressure for current ‘lose-lose’ funding model
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Goldsmiths staff back industrial action over latest job cuts
Union opposes new savings target and questions plans for online courses
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University exiled by Orbán to remain abroad after election defeat
New vision for higher education in Hungary needed after defeat of populist leader, says head of Central European University