Decision on UK graduate visa expected ‘in weeks’, says MAC chair Brian Bell tells reporters that scrapping visa would only have a modest effect on immigration numbers anyway, given large impact of changes already introduced By Tom Williams 14 May
University of Amsterdam closes for two days after Gaza protests Teaching suspended and all campus buildings closed after riot police shut down pro-Palestinian demonstration By Emily Dixon 14 May
V-cs: now give ‘categorical reassurance’ graduate visa will stay Universities call for end to ‘toxic’ uncertainty over future of post-study work route following publication of MAC report By Chris Havergal 14 May
MAC report into the graduate route: key findings at a glance Everything you need to know as the Migration Advisory Committee publishes its highly anticipated review By Patrick Jack 14 May
UK should keep two-year graduate visa, MAC review recommends Highly anticipated independent report opts for status quo option in boost for universities, after finding no evidence system is being widely abused By Tom Williams 14 May
‘Burn it with fire!’ ChatGPT use ‘polarises’ peer reviewers Global survey of peer reviewers reveals deep distrust towards ChatGPT, with some calling for a complete ban on its use in research and academia By Jack Grove 14 May
UCU: union staff vote to strike over ‘workplace racism’ Unite calling for independent investigation into institutional racism and how organisation is run By Patrick Jack 14 May
University entry rates show shifting sands of UK politics THE analysis reveals how entry rates have improved much faster in Labour-held constituencies than in Conservative ones since 2010 By Patrick Jack 13 May
Cutting graduate route an ‘economic own goal’, warn businesses Universities losing income from international students would have to slash their R&D spending, letter to chancellor warns By Patrick Jack 12 May
Spanish universities to suspend ties with Israeli institutions Move by the Conference of University Rectors in Spain follows widespread student protests across the country By Patrick Jack 10 May
Ucea to take over employers’ USS pensions role Body that negotiates on behalf of universities in pay talks to take on new remit from Universities UK By Tom Williams 10 May
Ucas to show historic entry grades data to university applicants Admissions service announces series of initiatives to encourage students from low-income families to apply for higher education By Patrick Jack 10 May