UK higher education policy
Any concessions made by new prime minister likely to be fiercely opposed by universities fearful of losing millions of pounds in income
Campaign groups say regulator should expect influx of cases, but many academics are still not aware that the long-delayed complaints scheme is set to launch
Braverman targeting ‘lawful residents’ with plans to ‘ban foreign students’ from accessing loans, says UUK chief
Funder told to change its eligibility criteria described as a ‘de facto ban on supporting new organisations’
Rush to integrate artificial intelligence indiscriminately across the curriculum ignores the true purpose of higher education, say Jelena Belic and Kritika Maheshwari
Specialist provider shuts after losing grant support, with more than 200 students impacted
Vice-chancellor says university needs to look hard at how it handled allegations of bullying within Institute of Astronomy
Newly confirmed science minister’s markedly different background not necessarily a bad thing, research policy experts say
Expansion of cohorts lower than expected after higher-tariff institutions become more selective ‘at the last minute’
Court sides with government that students studying only on weekends are distance learners and should not have access to maintenance loans
Slow regulatory cycles, rigid graduate outcome measures and inflexible funding holding back specialist institutions, report claims
Country could miss goal of ensuring 18 per cent of new entrants come from most deprived backgrounds despite recent progress, report warns
Proposed approval regime would require partnerships to justify educational need and be subject to ‘enforceable limits’
Labour, Conservative, Lib Dem and Green politicians urge new chancellor to make system more ‘supportive of aspiration’
Charity tracking hate crimes says things improving for Jewish students but warns of ‘short institutional memories’
University of Bedfordshire’s new vice-chancellor warns financial instability and policy changes could jeopardise the progress made on supporting disabled students into higher education
Eagerly anticipated higher education review set to focus on student support funding, dismantling Seren and ‘bold reforms’, but recommendations must be ‘fiscally neutral’
University for the Creative Arts loses more than half its funding after support for creative subjects reduced to zero
Institutions increasingly grouping together locally in bid to make their voices heard but those behind the initiatives say incentives to collaborate still too weak
Lawyers acting for students blocked from UK universities contest supposed link between study visas and asylum claims
Study that shows girls being awarded higher predicted marks than boys raises concerns about whether they should be used to secure university offers
Schools to offer technical subjects and regional leaders to link education to local needs under new plans
Rise in compromised credentials increasing risk of damaging cyberattacks, UK IT body warns
Immigration officials question spike in admissions as new compliance rules force universities to take more cautious approach to international students
Labour announces Stockton North MP will fill role in newly merged department but officials say nothing has been decided
English universities still resisting introducing bans on relationships say they risk putting students in a more vulnerable position
Former Birkbeck leader handed role until 2028 after resignation of Wendy Thomson
Creating and then scrapping DSIT in the space of little more than three years wastes valuable time, but what really matters is the clout and aptitude of ministers
Burnham government appointments signal focus on youth unemployment and skills as universities are left ‘without a home’, according to policy analysts
With financial pressures intensifying and income sources drying up, new report argues for more differentiated sector to avert worst-case scenario
New tool allows prospective students to compare transport, food and accommodation costs in more than 100 cities and towns across the UK
Institutions could mothball buildings at less busy times of year to cut exorbitant energy costs, estate expert suggests
Ministers reject calls to legislate to clarify process for university going bust, despite admitting arrangements are unclear
Labour peer to continue in position amid Cabinet shake-up, working with new education secretary Lucy Powell
Balance in applications that existed before £9,000 fees has ‘completely disappeared’, according to new analysis
New ministers overwhelmingly attended Russell Group institutions, with only two non-graduates among number
Whitehall rearrangements are disruptive, but what matters more than departmental arrangements is the people in charge, says Nick Hillman
Manchester Central MP takes education brief as Jonathan Reynolds given business and science role
Loss of stand-alone Department for Science, Innovation and Technology risks research becoming ‘afterthought’ in governmental discussions, argue sector leaders
New UK prime minister urged to adopt more progressive stance, including lifting ‘harmful’ student visa restrictions
Degrees are not the place to turn to if we want to reduce the number of 16- to 24-year-olds not in education, employment or training, says Mark Morrin
If loan eligibility thresholds are to be designed in a way that protects vital second-chance routes into higher education, they might not be strong enough to achieve ministers’ aims; a more precise solution might be more appropriate, writes Chris Havergal
The government has announced that it will consult in the autumn over whether there should be a ‘minimum English language requirement’ to access student loans to ensure those who do so ‘are equipped to succeed in their studies’. Would that be a good idea? Seven observers have their say
Closer collaboration between institutions and industry aims to ensure more students start defence-related careers
Ministers decline to introduce more exemptions to new tax in its response to consultation
Union says slashing funding for healthcare professionals who work in universities is ‘at odds’ with government priorities
At UAL, James Purnell championed student loan reform and the creative industries, but he also had to contend with student protests and staff unrest
At last week’s HE debate, a host of Oxford-associated grandees made the usual points while the sector continued to melt down, says Andrew McRae
University leader describes incoming policy as ‘madness’ amid sector’s financial crisis
Latest cost-benefit analysis finds overseas enrolments generate nearly 10 times more money for UK than they take away
Arts institutions warn creative education is becoming increasingly hard to deliver as government slashes funding from September onwards
We discuss what the next three years could hold for UK universities under an Andy Burnham premiership
Leading university calls for fresh review of higher education as emergency budget adds to financial woes
Cost concerns may force institutions to ‘ration’ Erasmus+ participation, warns Vivienne Stern
Institution to become Norland University of Early Childhood after gaining approval from Office for Students
Recent US restrictions highlight how foreign powers could remove access to key technologies, argues parliamentary committee report
Parliamentary inquiry finds loans were mis-sold to students and tells government it cannot continue to ignore ‘broken’ system
Education minister defends reduction in light of tuition fee rises as Strategic Priorities Grant falls to £1.25 billion
Joining up school and employer networks will help students decide what education option is ‘right’ for them, says v-c
Fixing student accommodation key to tackling raft of other student issues, argues Hepi report
