Europe

Announcement that government will finally follow through with threats to restrict admissions to ‘low-quality’ courses leaves sector leaders with as many questions as answers

Fears that UK scientists will be frozen out of networks once association is agreed are overblown, say leading researchers

Recent drops of up to 15 per cent in enrolments blamed on tougher security screening, stingy stipends and a hybrid system creating a crowded market for top-level qualifications

Interim vice-chancellor insists renowned institution can be rebuilt after mass job cuts while protecting arts courses

Judge blocks attempts to force breach of contract claim to be dealt with by OIA as more than 100,000 students plan similar action

Sheffield Hallam says policy means pay deductions are applied ‘fairly and consistently’

More than 20 public agencies could be turned into just three, but sector leaders are wary of the government’s intentions

University withdraws Austrian role due to funding deficit but staff say longstanding post was well worth the small investment it entailed

Home Office offers more flexibility for those hoping to work in UK after studies but some are seeing life plans fall apart

Long-awaited consultation response parks proposal to introduce sector-wide minimum entry requirements but slashes foundation year fee limit

Regardless of its merits, the bill barring state agencies from boycotting Israel cannot apply to universities, says Graham Virgo

Universities seek to recruit more – and more diverse – students by offering range of enrolment points