Emerald Publishing sold to Wiley for £337 million Social science imprint based in Leeds is described as ‘outstanding strategic fit’ for American publishing giant By Jack Grove 2 June
‘Duty of care’ needed for student loans, inquiry hears Plan 2 system compared to payment protection insurance scandal by financial experts as parliamentary inquiry begins By Helen Packer 2 June
Students ‘may drop out’ if disability support grants cut back Campaigners say UK government has not thought through plans to phase out support in favour of ‘freely available’ software By Georgia Luckhurst 2 June
Universities brace for another cut in government teaching grants Falling UK government investment in teaching must be considered as part of review of student loan system, MPs told By Helen Packer 2 June
Universities file for judicial review over weekend student loans Institutions ask for review of decision to revoke loans and of classification of weekend courses as distance learning By Helen Packer 2 June
Increase value of master’s loans, urges Russell Group Funding and affordability significant barriers for UK students hoping to progress to postgraduate study, says report By Jack Grove 2 June
Hungary ‘must change institutional culture’ in governance shake-up Country’s efforts to satisfy EU demands on academic freedom need to go beyond legal changes, experts say By Seher Asaf 2 June
Two-thirds of English public doubt value of university degrees People increasingly sceptical of higher education’s benefits, according to social attitudes poll, while majority back limits on international students By Helen Packer 2 June
Liverpool first winner for devolved mayoral research funding Support for two major science projects is hailed by city’s mayor as an important turning point in UK science policy By Jack Grove 1 June
WhatsApp messages reveal Mandelson’s Oxford chancellor PR push Former peer attempted to mobilise Labour alumni to vote him into prestigious position, saying online voting offered chance to beat Tories By Helen Packer 1 June
Academics ‘need clarity’ on navigating disagreements Open University scholars call for more self-governance on free speech issues, warning conflicts often ‘improperly’ dealt with By Helen Packer 1 June
French bill ‘could trigger bankruptcies’ at for-profit providers Success of new legislation aimed at curbing poor-quality education will depend on whether institutions lose access to public funds, experts say By Seher Asaf 1 June
