UK government ‘must commit to keeping post-study work visa’ MPs and peers issue call for ministers to guarantee survival of graduate visa route into next Parliament John Morgan 7月 19日
French universities demand action as PhD enrolments slump 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 Ben Upton 7月 18日
David Maguire: it’s survival of the fittest but UEA will be OK Interim vice-chancellor insists renowned institution can be rebuilt after mass job cuts while protecting arts courses Tom Williams 7月 18日
European partners ‘won’t hold grudges’ despite Horizon impasse Fears that UK scientists will be frozen out of networks once association is agreed are overblown, say leading researchers Jack Grove 7月 18日
Students urge UCL to settle Covid lawsuit after court ruling Judge blocks attempts to force breach of contract claim to be dealt with by OIA as more than 100,000 students plan similar action Tom Williams 7月 17日
Academics in marking boycott deducted pay for weekends Sheffield Hallam says policy means pay deductions are applied ‘fairly and consistently’ Patrick Jack 7月 17日
International students bear brunt of marking crisis Home Office offers more flexibility for those hoping to work in UK after studies but some are seeing life plans fall apart Tom Williams 7月 17日
Ministers confirm numbers cap plan for ‘rip-off’ degree courses Long-awaited consultation response parks proposal to introduce sector-wide minimum entry requirements but slashes foundation year fee limit Chris Havergal 7月 17日
Autonomy concerns as Sweden consolidates research funders More than 20 public agencies could be turned into just three, but sector leaders are wary of the government’s intentions Ben Upton 7月 17日
Aberdeen compensates would-be lector as role axed at short notice University withdraws Austrian role due to funding deficit but staff say longstanding post was well worth the small investment it entailed Tom Williams 7月 17日
Policymakers take note: UK universities are not public bodies Regardless of its merits, the bill barring state agencies from boycotting Israel cannot apply to universities, says Graham Virgo Graham Virgo 7月 17日
Most online postgraduate courses in UK offer flexible start dates Universities seek to recruit more – and more diverse – students by offering range of enrolment points Patrick Jack 7月 16日