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After claims Sheffield leaders aim to be ‘M&S, not Aldi’ brand, critics point to earlier withdrawal from AMRC training centre extension

University accused of treating students ‘with disdain’ with many left without results and others without complete transcripts, as marking boycott remains unresolved

Report looking at hidden aspects of admissions data finds some universities and courses are faring better than others

After FBI admissions in Tennessee case, Arizona-led survey aims to see how badly US was hurt by Trump enforcement

New project shines light on the discrimination and inequalities faced by precariously employed researchers at UK universities

A year-and-a-half into pandemic, some students still need permission to leave their university, with weekends often the only opportunity

City state’s first university of the arts to be the more than the sum of its parts

The $800 million deal could prompt further consolidation within sector, experts say

Chemistry laureate George Smith argues a publicly funded system would more than pay for itself by ending monopoly pricing in pharmaceuticals

Science and Technology Committee says Sir Andrew Mackenzie must improve knowledge of research issues and avoid potential conflicts of interest

Academics bemoan softly-softly reforms to ‘fundamentally broken system’

In unprecedented comments ahead of federal elections in September, Anja Karliczek applauds university that shuttered its institute

Lord Storey says he would be happy for government to take over legislation ‘as issue is more important than the politics of it’

New data show UK institutions lost between a quarter and half of their income from areas such as accommodation and catering

Research uncovers tipping point in distant relations between overseas and local learners

UCU says postgraduate researchers should be given terms and conditions ‘comparable’ with employees

Now concerned about impact of runaway artificial intelligence, diplomat worries scientific advances have overtaken capacity for reflection on their impact

Deal worth £130 million reflects financial woes of UK educational organisation

Universities welcome government support for students and higher education sector

Weeks of protests end in victory for 1619 Project creator and advocates of academic freedom and racial awareness

Normally static sector’s landscape sees uncharacteristically rapid change as new standards take effect

Eminent judge’s departure follows Australian university’s decision to fund new campus development while discarding staff

Half a year into office, moves on student loans, LGBTQ rights and foreign academics counter progressive image

As row over redundancies shows no sign of easing, academics see deeper-rooted problems of mismanagement

Sheffield corporate services head to join UK sector technology body

After 17 years as Ivy League leader, daughter of Holocaust survivor parlays extensive ties to Biden

Incoming Australian vice-chancellor no stranger to foreign revenue challenges because he deals with same issues in current job

New European Research Council president has proven record of innovation and leadership, says European Commission lead for science

Panellists provide concrete expression of their commitment to cooperative working, ‘values-driven dialogue’ and the courage to speak truth to power

Performance can help explore academic questions, say advocates, but the field still lacks full acceptance in the corridors of power and policymaking

Letter to council says there has been a ‘deliberate breach’ of university policies in redundancy dispute

Australian report warns that students and academics alike are learning to stay silent

Deal will enable for-profit provider 2U to reach almost 40 million learners on edX 

SFC sector review set up by Scottish government calls for more strategic approach, but does not advocate nationally planned mergers

Ambitious plans should enable research centre to apply its unique insights to ‘contemporary cultural, political and social understanding’

Hepi number two to succeed Greg Walker at mission group

Alumnus and established academic to take the helm at highly ranked university

Academic scientists, frustrated by years of lean budgets, again urged to value stimulating corporate innovation

While not complete or explained, Boston-Oakland partnership may ease major technology-university bottleneck

Wave of money is ‘truly unprecedented’, says Italian rectors’ head, but some worry the money is too focused on technology transfer and that national plans overlap

Restrictions reimposed as isolated infections trigger domino effect

Calls to use US federal research spending in universities to boost heartland regions gain political traction

Universities come under pressure to investigate scholars’ ties

Boris Johnson’s new ministerial council has revived discussion over who controls science spending and whether industrial strategy requires government to start ‘picking winners’

Australian state’s audit reveals that the early financial benefits of Covid can outweigh the losses

But modelling at US university would mean more classes being scheduled at 7am

White Fragility author challenges institutions to live up to their proclaimed values

Students and faculty to be asked annually about their personal opinions, with public funding tied to answers

Regulator’s financial report predicts significant drop in European enrolment, but for revenue to hold steady

Sussex head rose to vice-principal during previous five-year spell at Midlands institution

Federal prosecutor alleges that ‘Ilnur N’ passed on university information to Russian intelligence services in return for cash

Tory peer Lord Johnson’s amendment to skills bill intended to stop ministers using ELQ rule or number caps in lifelong loans

Josie Jolley, who had previously been homeless and allegedly sexually assaulted, described as ‘most talented postgraduate who has ever come through the geography department at the University of Sussex’

Young Koreans take advantage of a scheme to give jabs to test-takers

Registered reports model produces better outcomes on all 19 criteria covering novelty, rigour, and importance

Scientists for EU says country now needs a plan to regain lost ground as Horizon Europe kicks off

Applicants will have to certify that they have not been found guilty of bullying or harassment under new policy

Sector’s social purpose must be ‘unleashed’ post-pandemic, yet government policy could revive ‘old inequalities’, warns ex-Labour minister turned UAL v-c

Education secretary urges universities to go ‘further and faster’ on aligning courses with economic needs or government ‘will step in’

Australian consultants’ report reveals shortcomings in treatment of people who experience or witness sexual harassment or assault