Race to medicine ‘wrecking Korean universities’ as dropouts soar
Mass departure of students from top institutions in favour of medical degrees stokes concerns about future talent pipelines in other subjects
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‘Bias’ against interdisciplinary science ‘harms funding chances’
Without tailored assessment, interdisciplinary research faces disadvantage, say academics
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Vice-chancellor’s job ‘isn’t to be liked’, says new Brighton head
Donna Whitehead warns university leaders must be candid with staff as sector’s financial crisis endures
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International students overstaying? You should see what Brits get up to
From stealing ornamental fish to spraying car parts in the shower, domestic students make security staff earn their meagre wages, says George Bass
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REF money ‘worth quarter less’ by 2030, says Russell Group
Research intensive universities warn steady decline of excellence-related funding is ‘undermining’ their work and adding to financial pressures
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Quarter of students ‘believe AI-assisted work will go undetected’
Poll finds most students see generative technology as a support tool, but small minority use it for entire assessment submissions
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Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026: time to submit your data
Universities can now participate in the newly revamped sustainability-focused league table
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UK universities hope for Greek revival as first campuses launch
Financial and reputational benefits on offer for three UK institutions approved under new private university legislation
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UK’s AI powerhouse hopes undermined by Turing pivot, say critics
National AI institute looks set to forge ahead with focus on defence work despite leadership changes and Cabinet reshuffle
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Researchers ‘polarised’ over use of AI in peer review
Views becoming more entrenched on both sides, with roughly equal numbers positive and negative about new technologies, poll finds
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Anton Muscatelli: ‘I was quite happy being an academic’
The retirement of arguably the UK’s most politically adept university leader leaves big boots to fill. The Glasgow principal talks to Jack Grove about 40 years of sectoral evolution, his thoughts on...
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The excessive demands on research offices threaten quality and impact
Research support staff are crying out for a more supportive funding and regulatory environment, says Ross McLennan
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Students’ union head urges ‘politically neutral’ approach
Canterbury student association president says representative body’s non-partisan stance has put it ‘ahead of the game’
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