Medical School admissions investigated by US government

Anthony McClaran on seeing regulation from both sides

Departing leader of St Mary’s reflects on how Teqsa differs from OfS, maintaining proportionality in regulation and ensuring smaller institutions can stand out despite pressures towards homogeneity

Malaysian universities meet skill needs as gaming industry grows

Institutions aim to train new generation of local developers after years of developing workforce for international companies

‘We’ll stand our ground’: German science prepares for AfD rise

With right-wing party leading polls in two eastern German states, the country’s top research bodies are preparing plans to protect scientists

Bangladesh needs a university ranking focused on local priorities

Defining domestic quality on our own terms would incentivise investment in local labs, affordable tuition and community-facing projects, says Nahid Neazy

African universities ‘must collaborate to address access issues’

With demand far outstripping supply, vice-chancellor argues building digital infrastructure can offer viable pathway for many

DfE ‘inconsistent’ on weekend students as legal challenge begins

Universities disputing government decision to suspend access to loans claim other institutions with similar cohorts not treated in the same way

Seven more universities approved to set up Greek branch campuses

Institutions from the US, UK and France given go-ahead in second round of openings following controversial change in law governing private institutions

Arts institutions team up to offer joint degrees

‘Historic’ agreement will see Royal College of Art support Norwich University of the Arts with its undergraduate provision

‘Bias’ in predicted A-level grades casts doubt on admissions role

Study that shows girls being awarded higher predicted marks than boys raises concerns about whether they should be used to secure university offers

Give staff and students more say over governance, Victoria told

While recommendations from latest inquiry largely duplicate changes already made, boosted staff and student representation would be a ‘massive win’

Burnham shares technical courses plan to end academic ‘obsession’

Schools to offer technical subjects and regional leaders to link education to local needs under new plans

Universities draw back on MRes recruitment amid Home Office probe

Immigration officials question spike in admissions as new compliance rules force universities to take more cautious approach to international students

OfS fee reforms ‘should better hold regulator to account’

Proposals to change watchdog’s fee structure will not address concerns about growing costs, providers say

Tens of thousands of university account logins found on dark web

Rise in compromised credentials increasing risk of damaging cyberattacks, UK IT body warns