Australian student visa approvals hit record low for second month
Students and educators call for more guidance from immigration authorities as majority of Indian and Nepalese applicants rejected
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Free speech tsar’s position ‘untenable’, says Sussex v-c
University leader questions Arif Ahmed’s position after landmark court case highlights conflict of interest, as others cast doubt on future of regulator’s incoming free speech complaints scheme
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Growth plans ‘worsen financial problems’ at some universities
Analysis of university finances finds increasing student numbers and income can cause costs to rise faster than revenue
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‘No defence’ against wearable AI in exams, researchers warn
AI glasses and other smart apparel may be impossible to keep out of exams, adding to universities’ woes about the future of assessments
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Centralise Oxbridge admissions to improve access, report urges
Research finds collegiate model adds to complex application processes and may be harming institutions’ widening participation efforts
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The Sussex case raises urgent doubts about the OfS’ free speech approach
The OfS’ approach was opaque, highly discretionary and appeared to lack basic procedural safeguards, says Smita Jamdar
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ERC reverses rules for reapplications following researcher outcry
Council exempts four grant schemes from controversial changes following concerns that plan would ‘discourage bold ideas’
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Cash-strapped universities ‘curbing free food’ for students
Government urged to provide more financial support to students as research finds some institutions are cutting back on provision of free food
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The Sussex-OfS case should spark better regulation, not weaker protection
The legal tools given to the OfS since the Sussex case occurred should make it better able to conduct the vital task of protecting free speech, says Ian Pace
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Sussex wins free speech case against Office for Students
Record fine overturned after landmark High Court case sparked by resignation of gender-critical academic Kathleen Stock
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See you in court, says exiting London vice-chancellor
Wendy Thomson steps down as head of federal institution with immediate effect after 11-month suspension over bullying and mismanagement allegations, which she branded “unfounded”
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Retain more Manchester graduates to ‘close productivity gap’
Upskilling local students not enough to help region catch up with London’s economic performance, report warns
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Universities told to pay out £1.8 million in student compensation
Students not receiving the service they expect amid high fees and mounting cost of living pressures, sector ombudsman warns