Phillipson: end poor franchise practices or risk tougher measures
Fair admissions and effective management should cover all areas of university operations, education minister tells v-cs in letter
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UK reclaims top spot for mid-career ERC grants
Success in securing ‘consolidator’ awards continues Britain’s resurgence since rejoining Horizon research initiative
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Next Scottish government ‘should launch immediate funding review’
Holyrood politicians must look at size and shape of tertiary sector, and consider closer research ties with rest of UK, says Anton Muscatelli
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Researchers map estates most at risk from extreme heat and floods
Universities face estimated costs of £166.8 million in loss and damage from effects of changing climate, landmark study concludes
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Fears providers could ‘game system’ as franchise rules confirmed
New subsidiaries and mergers expected after ministers insist on OfS registration for any institution teaching more than 300 students
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Adding lottery to funding process ‘improves women’s success rates’
Lottery-first approach can increase applications and success rate of ‘structurally disadvantaged’ researchers, study finds
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Stronger links between TNE and research would boost innovation
An Australian ministerial delegation’s visit to India is the perfect opportunity to highlight the research potential of branch campuses, says Paul Harris
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Will the US meltdown propel China into global scientific leadership?
Chinese science’s meteoric rise has long prompted questions about whether it will ultimately eclipse the US. Many now see that as inevitable, as Donald Trump wreaks havoc on US science. But might...
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UNSW unveils branch campus plans as elites join rush to India
First major foray abroad for one of Australia’s top-ranked universities since Singaporean venture closed after just a semester
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‘Intense competition for students’ behind UEA, Reading deficits
Institutions say impact of recruitment changes behind difficult financial picture but predict stronger numbers in future
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Taliban supporters dominate Afghan university leadership
New analysis shows complete takeover of senior administrative positions since 2021, turning universities into ‘highly authoritarian institutions’