Researchers ‘not fully disclosing’ AI use, OUP survey reveals

Despite wide application of technology, nearly half of journal authors fail to acknowledge the extent of their use, survey finds

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

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

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

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

Report: humanities majors are disappearing

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

All undergraduates should get work-based learning, v-cs say

Bold plan to support graduate employment would require placements for 1.4 million students annually

Changes proposed to Australian university funding overhaul

Opposition amendments would curtail ministerial powers and penalties for over-enrolment, while imposing controversial definition of antisemitism

Franchise partners must be helped to improve, not just monitored

Enhanced accountability is vital, but organisations rarely improve because they are scrutinised more frequently, says Michael Green

To defend against prejudice, I had to make my students’ work unassailable

I knew that somebody, somewhere, would question their abilities because of the colour of their skin. But when all three secured academic posts, we could – and did – ignore the raised eyebrows about...

Sign up to Erasmus+ for longer term, urges Scottish minister

New appointee Alyn Smith acknowledges ‘very sharp’ divide on student migration between Westminster and Holyrood

Want a catchy paper title? All you need is a Beatles lyric

Study finds thousands of papers reference songs by the Fab Four, suggesting scholars under pressure to stand out have leant on ‘one of the most globally recognised cultural phenomena’

Wales could grant stay of execution to parts of exchange scheme

Taith by no means extinct, minister says, admitting ‘fear’ smaller organisations will struggle to compete in Erasmus+