Give staff and students more say over governance, Victoria told
While recommendations from latest inquiry largely duplicate changes already made, boosted staff and student representation would be a ‘massive win’
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Burnham shares technical courses plan to end academic ‘obsession’
Schools to offer technical subjects and regional leaders to link education to local needs under new plans
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Universities draw back on MRes recruitment amid Home Office probe
Immigration officials question spike in admissions as new compliance rules force universities to take more cautious approach to international students
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OfS fee reforms ‘should better hold regulator to account’
Proposals to change watchdog’s fee structure will not address concerns about growing costs, providers say
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Tens of thousands of university account logins found on dark web
Rise in compromised credentials increasing risk of damaging cyberattacks, UK IT body warns
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Gender and socio-economic skews at university ‘getting worse’
Low-paying disciplines dominated by women and people from disadvantaged backgrounds but more young men at risk of being ‘locked out’ entirely
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AI makes foundational knowledge more important than ever
Among the elements of the shared core grammar all students need, mathematics and philosophy deserve special mention, says Manu Kapur
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Jodrell Bank loses funding as STFC details physics cuts
Renowned north-west observatory warns it may have to close after its £2.8 million UKRI support is cut
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Education task force formed in India after minister resigns
Modi promises action on exam leaks after mass protests forced Dharmendra Pradhan to step down
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Tuition fee overhaul ‘would save Canberra money’
One study wants a flat fee and another backs income-based tiers – but neither supports the status quo
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Biotech is ‘leading innovative science, not universities’
Sharper mission and team ethos of pharma companies make them more effective than university labs, says Nobelist Fred Ramsdell
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Asia embraces philosophy and AI courses
Universities are fusing the world’s oldest discipline with one of its newest innovations. But ensuring a balance between learning technical skills and tackling big questions takes work
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World University Rankings 2027 participation hits new heights
UK slips down to fifth most-represented country as US, India and Turkey lead on number of ranked institutions
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Iranian universities are punishing students for political views
Since the war began, increasing numbers of dissenting students have been dragged through disciplinary procedures, says Roohola Ramezani