Most students who work more than 23 hours a week report spending ‘zero minutes’ reading but scholars say time spent in employment not wholly bad academically
Agricultural and environmental research lose out, as scientists criticise ‘dangerous confusion’ of government’s switch to ‘smarter investment’
Historians say their ability to study material held in ‘mother lode of all 20th-century archives’ diminished by long suspension of vetting requests
Appointment of philosopher who has refused to recognise viewpoint as legitimate could have ‘chilling effect’ on types of studies submitted to the exercise that distributes £2 billion in funding, says professor
Fundraising becoming ever more important source of income but analysis shows institutions outside of London and Oxbridge struggling to secure increases
First wave of universities finalising plans to open satellite sites insist they are in it for the long haul despite concerns about small intakes, elitism and the effort needed to make ventures a success
Calls for clarity after thousands of English students told they will no longer be eligible for maintenance loans because courses viewed as distance learning
Australian parliament urged not to pass independent senator’s legislation because Remuneration Tribunal is already addressing pay of university leaders
Universities told to offer better support to entrants with few or no qualifications following debate over whether these students should be able to access loans
‘Motherhood penalty’ sees female academics who have children less likely to secure a tenured position than their male counterparts, finds LSE study
Pilot study that has seen UK institutions test software that can give students grades and feedback ‘confirming importance of educators in the process’, say organisers
