Jumping from the TPS to USS is not a choice we should be asked to make
Northumbria’s novel cost-cutting scheme is no better than the subsidiary arrangements others are using to avoid pension obligations, says Jon Bryan

Northumbria’s novel cost-cutting scheme is no better than the subsidiary arrangements others are using to avoid pension obligations, says Jon Bryan

European alliances support institution’s rector after he called action a ‘crackdown on freedom of thought’

Documentary tracks evolution of culture wars on US and UK campuses, with subjects often ‘petrified’ to speak out

Free speech campaigners hail ‘overdue’ legislation but concerns remain about how judgements will be made

Despite a rebound during the pandemic, Australians increasingly shunning structured learning as AI raises questions about ‘credibility of degrees’

London School of Innovation set to launch in June after being given stamp of approval by regulator

Péter Magyar is likely to end the funding of foreign influence operations – but ideological control at home will be harder to overcome, says Liviu Matei

Government announces loans given out in error can be repaid through usual routes but students appear to remain blocked from accessing further loans

Group demands university leaders rule out compulsory redundancies and course closures following new cost-saving plans


Challenging for universities to identify and punish problematic behaviour despite its effect on those targeted, finds study

Long-delayed grievance process will allow scholars who feel free speech rights have been impinged by universities to seek redress

After first year in office marked by violent student protests, South African university leader says she has learned importance of being visible on campus