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QAA-led review of offshore teaching flags concerns about expansion of existing programmes overloading staff, and unfamiliarity of assessment techniques used

Covid-era expansion showed highly selective universities that they could manage growth, says admissions head

Number of places confirmed by high-tariff institutions as A-level results announced spikes

Tenure of former LSE director thrown disastrously off course by Congressional grilling on antisemitism and subsequent student protests

Ban on women attending university further hampering crisis-plagued Afghanistan’s development, warn experts

Astronomer hired on fellowship supporting scientists to return from career breaks says hoped-for permanent role was not advertised and handed instead to partner of outstanding minority appointee

Fears nationwide unrest may deter prospective international recruits after turbulent period for overseas enrolments

Law professor discusses China’s position on AI and what’s really driving government intervention in the country’s technology companies

The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media

Closure of college with 35 faculty members may be first time controversial law enacted in 2015 is utilised

Study visa issuance to Nepalese citizens has grown in three of the top four English-speaking destinations

Rethink on Research Excellence Framework’s demand that submitted monographs should be freely available follows fierce condemnation of a policy described as ‘unaffordable’ and ‘excessively bureaucratic’

More sixth-formers choosing to study only STEM or social science subjects, squeezing university arts and humanities departments even harder

Success of those mentored by highly regarded scholars suggests ‘chaperone effect’ is increasingly important, finds study

While value of government-backed loan has increased by 21 per cent since 2017-18, average fees have soared by 43 per cent

Unfair distribution of responsibilities persists even though four in 10 partners covered by study also work in universities

Liberals ‘reserve position’ on international student bill, as Australian government pledges to release ‘indicative’ caps

Campaign aims to address stalling university enrolments despite record interest in subject at A level

Surge in students using ‘decline my place’ function ahead of A-level results day flagged by chief executive Jo Saxton

UK advised to invest in transnational education as more east Asian students opt to study in nearby countries

Conservative Party’s higher education policy still likely to be dominated by focus on supposed low-value courses regardless of who wins leadership election

As they brace for big policy shifts, inflation and flat domestic demand have left Australian universities more vulnerable than before Covid

Fee hike follows similar move in Australia, but from a much lower base

Australian stakeholders applaud indigenous focus but stress need for planning and resourcing

Sheffield Hallam staff to walk out for four days in late September in row over job cuts

Higher education staff missing opportunity to use generative AI tools to relieve them from routine tasks, Australian survey finds

Critics warn that Health Sciences University – which incorporates chiropractic and osteopathic treatment – is ethically concerning and will mislead students and patients

Joining forces with medical school seen as just the start of sector ‘shake-up’ for head of newly formed institution

Non-EU graduates more likely to be in low-skilled jobs, Eurostat data reveals

After protest at Oslo Airport, Norwegian researchers say scientists have duty to sound climate alarm

Politician renews lobbying for Indian-owned language exam as foreign companies make millions from study abroad craze

Studying the heavens might seem a detached activity but the impact of stargazing has been immense throughout history, explains Nobel laureate

Regulator’s decision to shelve register of staff-student relationships in favour of recommending ban indicative of changing culture in institutions, academics say

London Higher warns that 16 per cent drop in student visa applications could represent £1 billion in lost revenue for the sector

Analysis shows public investment in research generates private spending at more than double the level previously thought

Politics professor had faced criticism for his posts during political unrest in the UK

Proportion of students getting a first dips below 30 per cent for first time since 2018-19

At least half of the incidents had ‘no connection’ with the university, according to report

Ex-Monash v-c to succeed Tony Chan at rising Saudi Arabian institution next month

Not international, not domestic, no networks, transient mindset: new support group raises the bar for students from forced migration backgrounds

Universities must not use international education reforms as a smokescreen to jettison staff, Australian union says

Crucial personnel who don’t fit the academic or professional services mould need more support to keep them from leaving sector, report warns

Larger proportion of incidents on campuses linked to war in Middle East compared with those that happened away from higher education

Need to pay athletes, including in money-spinning American football and basketball, could limit subsidies for other sports

Academic’s exit brings more uncomfortable headlines for institution that has already faced several legal disputes this year

Report stresses AI is ‘new standard’ and universities need to better communicate policies

Shock results in July’s general election mean there are many more academics in parliament, but narrow majorities are just one reason why their constituencies are likely to be their main focus

Environment, safety and friendliness prove pluses, but cost and work experience ‘remain biggest challenges’

Proposal denigrated as ‘wealth tax’ better than the alternative, architect says, as Australian universities unite to oppose caps

More Scottish students given places at university or college, with small uptick in international undergraduates

Tories had wanted to extend legislation limiting impact of industrial action to higher education sector

Labour has placed its faith in better regulation sorting out the financial issues in the sector, but what tools and powers does an already overburdened organisation need to tackle its biggest challenge yet?

Victory for HBCU graduate could bring significant benefits for sector, but second Trump term seen as more ominous

Universities urged to continue work to tackle free speech concerns after being ‘handed reprieve’ by minister

Ten students from Gaza’s Al-Azhar University were originally denied study permits last month

Windows of university building smashed during anti-immigration disorder

Increasingly bitter relations could result in prolonged strike action in September

Big pay hikes for doctors and teachers could trigger mood change on more industrial action, say experts

Canberra should avoid unnecessary damage by waiting to assess the impact of no fewer than nine other policy changes, professor says

Departing London Met vice-chancellor says English regulator’s data-driven rules do not help socially disadvantaged students