Europe

Highly anticipated independent report opts for status quo option in boost for universities, after finding no evidence system is being widely abused

Global survey of peer reviewers reveals deep distrust towards ChatGPT, with some calling for a complete ban on its use in research and academia

Unite calling for independent investigation into institutional racism and how organisation is run

THE analysis reveals how entry rates have improved much faster in Labour-held constituencies than in Conservative ones since 2010

Universities losing income from international students would have to slash their R&D spending, letter to chancellor warns

Move by the Conference of University Rectors in Spain follows widespread student protests across the country

Body that negotiates on behalf of universities in pay talks to take on new remit from Universities UK

Admissions service announces series of initiatives to encourage students from low-income families to apply for higher education

‘Gothenburg Manifesto’ calls for decentralisation of power and return to ‘core’ of academia

Public supports getting firms that hire graduates to foot higher education funding bill, says union research

Prime minister summons sector leaders to Downing Street as campus protests spread, demanding disciplinary action against students found to be inciting hatred

Even a favourable MAC report may not relieve political pressure on government to act further on international student numbers, risking ‘enormous damage right across the sector’