Georgian universities ‘may collapse’ under reforms, scholars fear
Proposed ‘one city, one faculty’ approach, reduced degree length and hostility towards international students prompt alarm
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Increase in mature students ‘sign of sluggish UK economy’
First post-Covid increase in early undergraduate applications among mature students shows adults are rethinking their options in times of economic crisis
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‘Trust’ essential to overcome competition law constraints
Legal restrictions prevented Australian universities from sharing financial documents despite completing merger, former deputy vice-chancellor reveals
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Korea school bully ban ‘turns universities into moral gatekeepers’
Many universities already factor school violence records into admissions ahead of nationwide roll-out but scholars fear move reinforces inequalities
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Rise of EDI focus in UKRI grants ‘endangers R&D support’
Increase in projects featuring ‘progressive discourse’ likely to fuel criticism that academia is too left wing, study warns
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‘Pool resources and coordinate’ to keep language courses going
Australia should focus on training required number of fluent experts and leave basic translation to AI, Asia expert says
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Edward Peck: ‘Golden age over? I’m not so sure’
Universities complaining about over-regulation should stop committing ‘own goals’ with franchising and grade inflation, says new OfS chair who believes Labour reforms can pave way to stronger sector
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Universities fear being left out of NHS workforce plans
Medical training organisations write to health secretary Wes Streeting as call for evidence takes ‘narrow focus’
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The latest threat to UK modern languages is yet another faux pas
Nottingham and Leicester are taking a swing at language departments. But those proposing closures have taken their eye off the ball, say four linguists
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Times Higher Education Awards 2025: winners announced
Teesside University and Steve Smith win top prizes as ‘Oscars of higher education’ is held in Scotland for first time
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Northumbria staff threaten to strike over plan to switch pensions
Industrial action also planned at University of Derby as rows over employment conditions deepen
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Graduate employment focus could ‘skew’ skills policy, warns v-c
Wider range of graduate outcomes must be considered over longer time horizon, say panellists at THE event
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Research funding ‘prioritised over money for widening access’
University leaders should advocate for grants to be diverted to early years education to reduce later attainment gaps, conference hears
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New OfS strategy signals more hands-on approach to financial risk
Regulator indicates it will act when financial pressures impact student choice and ‘supply of critical skills’