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Fresh set of universities attempt to launch in oil-rich country as it seeks diversification but experts warn tight control by government remains a barrier

Welsh government follows England in increasing its fee cap as result of financial pressures faced by institutions

Curtailment of Laura Murphy’s research into alleged forced labour practices in China raises further questions over foreign government interference on UK campuses

Zhanna Andreasyan defends £2 billion relocation project from criticism, saying it will help Armenia move out of the shadows of its Soviet history

Calls for change as ‘inconsistent’ system leaves some forced to choose between their preferred university and saving money

Country urged to invest in education at time of upheaval, as vice-chancellor claims student caps ‘inconsistent’ with global leadership ambitions

Universities are ‘defined by who we fight for’ and can win back social licence by focusing on students, Australian vice-chancellor argues

Universities say limit could dissuade ‘cases with little merit’, but student organisations warn of unfair advantage for wealthy

Second Kuala Lumpur campus will encourage more domestic students to remain in their home country, believes university’s Malaysia head

Next phase of transnational education to focus on STEM subjects, London forum hears

Distributing swabs to test for DNA after a sexual assault risks jeopardising criminal investigations, says watchdog

Poor health blamed as full-time employment also down among young Australians, according to longitudinal surveys

Key part of new legislation unlikely to come to fruition for several years, campaigners fear, creating confusion for those who feel rights have been infringed

New Chinese rule requiring proof of qualifications could benefit academics seeking to share research findings online, but critics fear more control over public debate

Politicians from battle-weary country hail resilience of universities despite having to adapt to challenges of conflict

US climate scientist wins Maddox Prize after highlighting attempts to downplay findings about human-caused warming

Union branches plan walkouts across UK amid increased tensions with senior managers

Four-year allocation confirmed by science department as it signals new approach to funding research

‘Unjustified’ and ‘vague’ proposal would vest too much discretion in Australian ministers, critics say

Former Open University vice-chancellor fears ‘over-consumption’ of higher education is not addressing country’s challenges

Delegations heading to China from both sides of the Tasman face questions over continued strength of student flows

UK told to strengthen and protect its visa offer to international scientists if it wants to achieve ambition of becoming Europe’s leading life sciences economy

Institutions being asked to reconcile opposing laws and values urged to focus on creating atmosphere where disagreement is valued

Increase in applicants across almost all age groups raises hopes for bumper year of admissions, as interest in medical degrees recovers

‘Tug of war’ within government leading to policy volatility in all major destination countries, says former UK universities minister Jo Johnson

Leading European institutions warn of ‘risk of instrumentalisation’ and say they should be allowed to determine their own role in bloc’s agenda

Newly appointed vice-chancellor wants to embrace university’s interdisciplinary heritage while managing financial pressures

University administrators know little about the money that supports their foreign recruits, or the pressures that come with it

Academic who travelled to Kenya to meet those ghostwriting university work says practice is ‘completely reshaping our future’

Former Canadian opposition leader Michael Ignatieff says no sector secure after what has happened in the US

All levels of scientific research must be transparent about where grants come from to avoid ‘manipulation and bias’, global science group says

Current site ‘bursting at the seams’, says v-c, as Australian university plans 17-storey new campus in Kuala Lumpur’s financial district

Proposal to take cut of international earnings now seen as inevitable after ministers tied idea to reintroduction of maintenance grants

Inequality between male and female participation rates prevails in most parts of the globe, with 88 countries in worse situation compared with a decade ago

As European nations thrash out ideas to ‘safeguard’ knowledge, Australian progress has stalled, expert warns

Former Leicester deputy registrar sued Alan Partridge actor and production companies over 2022 film which showed him in a ‘negative light’

Universities would look to ‘game’ new metric for testing learning gain, critics warn, with external examination defended as ‘best we’ve got’

Low wages and system reforms blamed as gap opens up between number of older scientists and new entrants

More institutions pause recruitment from countries seen as high risk in response to increased scrutiny by the ÌÇÐÄVlog Office

Professors who moonlight as puzzle-setters for major newspapers discuss importance of ‘letting the mind wander’ after busy day in the lab

Researchers track how rising demand from international students has increased domestic enrolments and job creation

Government’s antisemitism adviser condemns masked protesters who disrupted lecture being given by Israeli economics professor

Institution’s provost also gains access to on-campus residence after stepping up to replace former leader who left amid funding crisis

New vice-chancellor at London South Bank discusses FE-HE integration, universities’ reputation problem and what he learnt from years at top of Civil Service

Splitting up degree programmes into smaller parts could aid lifelong learning but students risk being seen as dropouts under current system

International student demand in Australia rising in teaching, health and science and declining in business, new figures show

President unlikely to back down after deadline passes with no takers for controversial deal that many believe would surrender institutional autonomy

Promises of more personalised education may stifle students’ ability to grow and change, according to UCL provost

University reports itself to watchdog after employees receive letters with the words ‘redundancy process’ clearly visible through an envelope

Association to all parts of EU framework funding programme ‘historic step’, Egyptian ministry says

‘Significant’ number of institutions predicted to drop deals with main scholarly imprints, leaving journal access much reduced

Institutions named by the Punjab government rule themselves out, as experts question the viability of foreign expansion into the country 

Institution at the heart of Donald Trump’s attacks on higher education tops global â€˜soft power’ index

Technology can be used to offer vital research experience and create inclusive curricula, according to physicist Jess Wade

Union claims that professional service staff have been told to move on to subsidiary firm with less generous pension scheme, or face losing their job

Chinese Communist Party control of joint ventures potentially violating UK equality and free speech laws, warns thinktank

Focus on educating locals, education minister says, as international enrolments creep over half on some campuses

Company offers universities way into transnational education push with plans to create university hub near Delhi

Research into impact of Norwegian reforms that saw several institutions join together indicates changes had little impact on perceptions of quality

‘More interventionist, more activist’ stance from government will result in deep changes to the sector, but vice-chancellors say key details missing