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We’re asking the wrong question about AI in research
Springer Nature’s new policy reflects the fact that the key question is not whether AI was used but how its risks are managed, says Ellie Gendle
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Debate on overseas students ‘a big challenge’, UUKI head suggests
‘None’ of universities’ arguments about the economic values of overseas students ‘make it into the public domain’, says Jamie Arrowsmith
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New university levy will cover Australian complaints body’s costs
The National Student Ombudsman will also introduce penalties for late payment and ‘enforcement action’ on refuseniks, minister says
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Subsidiary companies leading to ‘skewed’ gender pay gap reporting
Universities are not obliged to report to Hesa salary details of staff employed by wholly owned companies, leading to fears of misleading figures
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Korea’s plans to decentralise higher education meet pushback
Effort to redistribute power outside Seoul and boost regions sparks concern among private universities and questions over selection criteria
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UK university entry rate declines everywhere bar Scotland – Ucas
Scotland manages to slightly increase number heading into higher education, and international enrolments rise 3 per cent on last year
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Science minister: UKRI should fund ‘fewer, longer awards’
Chris McDonald backs UK Research and Innovation’s demand management push with dig at ‘value-destroying’ peer review
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UK student visa applications fall sharply in key month of August
Drop follows small rise in the equivalent month last year and is likely to sound alarm bells around cash-strapped sector
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Iran poised to criminalise unapproved academic collaborations
Scholars face jail terms for up to 30 years for contact with foreign universities that has not been approved by the Ministry of Intelligence