UK publishing deals with ‘big five’ hailed as ‘key milestone’
‘Global first’ agreements break link between pricing and the number of articles published for the first time

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

The various reactions to my recent article on universities’ tardy AI adoptance underlines their allergy to internal transformation, says Ian Richardson

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


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

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

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

The fact that now-established academics survived a system built on overwork does not make it fair or well designed. We must change it, says Yu Tao

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


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

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

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