UK ministers’ growth agenda needs collective support for spin-outs
Universities, investors, local authorities and funding bodies must create the conditions for start-ups – and communities – to thrive, says Anne Lane
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Leading UK universities making ‘noticeably’ more offers to students
Lower-tariff institutions could face another difficult recruitment season as number of offers made by universities rises
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Cardiff vice-chancellor grilled over ‘backtracking’ on job cuts
Welsh university leader warns of further job losses for professional services staff as politicians probe scale of original cuts
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‘Don’t be too smug’ over US turmoil, Rory Stewart warns UK sector
Politician and podcaster says countries like Singapore and Hong Kong stand to benefit more from Trump’s attacks on higher education than the UK
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Study hours drop with two-thirds of students in part-time jobs
Data showing more UK students from all backgrounds opting for term-time employment could be sign of decreasing graduate premium, say analysts
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REF 2029: Decoupling outputs and staff goes ahead despite outcry
Controversial rules on uncapping output numbers for researchers and preventing research ‘portability’ confirmed
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MPs to examine university finances and insolvency plans
Education committee announces inquiry into higher education funding as financial position of sector worsens
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The UK spending review is right to boost regional innovation
Rather than pinning hopes for growth on spin-outs, it is better to invest in upskilling and demand-led commercialisation, says Simon Collinson
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Trump following Orbán’s playbook, says president of ousted CEU
Central European University president Shalini Randeria believes universities must improve public outreach to fend off rising impact of populism
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Publishing deals are ‘unsustainable’, warn northern universities
UK academia faces ‘pivotal moment’ as deadline approaches for cash-strapped universities to negotiate deals with leading publishers
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Can anything save US science?
As the Trump administration proposes enormous cuts for the US’ world-renowned science agencies, Jack Grove looks into what is driving the attacks beyond political malice – and what, if anything, can...
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Asylum claims from students a ‘racket’, warns Jack Straw
The former home secretary said restrictions announced in the recent White Paper will ‘put a squeeze’ on some universities
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Reeves uplifts Aria budget to £1 billion and funds AI courses
June spending review reveals real-terms increase in science department’s budget as student levy remains on the table for universities
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Academics lose gender-critical tribunal case against UCU
Judge rules against Adult Human Female filmmakers who sued union over harassment claims