Europe

Strong performers in the teaching excellence framework may have benefited from slick brand-building, Hepi report suggests

Academic says he is ‘wary’ of applying for projects that involve extended periods of time overseas

Algorithms must not be used to lower thresholds, says UUK/GuildHE report

Initiative to bring in US scientists causes backlash among scientists awaiting funding at home

Treasury underwriting of projects previously funded by the EU could continue after transition period, Jo Johnson says

Institutions that are well connected to ‘global transportation hubs’ rise up league tables faster, study finds

Public spending watchdog calls for action on high dropout rates and payments to ‘ineligible’ students

Hungarian government extends deadline for compliance with education act after Budapest-based institution meets criteria

Middlesex head 'not worried' by Lord Adonis' calls for return of polytechnic-university divide

Kate Sang on how fear of embarrassment and perceived lack of professionalism are impacting academics' lives

Treasury Committee will also look at a 'so-called graduate tax'

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