OfS trials surveying students on prevalance of sexual misconduct English regulator expects to publish the outcomes of its consultation on sexual misconduct in the coming months By Patrick Jack 25 September
UCU calls off Newcastle strikes in error Union mistakenly sends withdrawal notice to university amid confusion over who is and isn’t taking part in latest walkouts By Tom Williams 25 September
Fragmented UCU strikes leave reballot campaign ‘in the balance’ Union attempts to rally members to renew the fight but few branches opt to take part in industrial action planned for start of new academic year By Tom Williams 25 September
Two-thirds of UCU branches pull out of nationwide strikes Several major universities face disruption at start of the academic year but appetite for taking action begins to fragment By Tom Williams 22 September
Next generation of humanities scholars ‘imperilled’ by PhD cuts Arts and Humanities Research Council funding ‘has been some sort of oasis, but it too is now quickly drying up’ By Jack Grove 22 September
Let us join, Leicester vice-chancellor tells Russell Group Nishan Canagarajah says expansion of prestigious UK university grouping to include his institution is long overdue By Jack Grove 21 September
UK charity rescues 210 Ukrainian academics in ‘busiest year’ Universities step in to offer placements for those fleeing Russian invasion By Tom Williams 21 September
Record numbers of students secure degree place through clearing Many students who achieve grades requested by original offer choosing to release themselves into clearing, figures show By Patrick Jack 21 September
King’s College London and UCU agree deal to end marking boycott Staff secure increases in London weighting, childcare subsidies and more parental leave By Tom Williams 20 September
Arts and Humanities Research Council cuts funded PhDs by quarter UK funder will support fewer PhD studentships as cost pressures from reduced funding and higher doctoral stipends bite By Jack Grove 20 September
Aria must not be ‘a castle in a desert’, warns Mazzucato Leading economist says new innovation agency needs to be surrounded by a stable ecosystem to enjoy success By Patrick Jack 20 September
AI writing services proliferating despite essay mill bans Universities should target major platforms that continue to host adverts for contract cheating companies, finds UCL report By Tom Williams 20 September