Peers oppose free speech bill’s prospect of ‘endless litigation’ Conservative ex-universities ministers aim to force government into rowing back on plans to allow universities to be sued over free speech By John Morgan 28 November
Brexit is hurting UK innovation German-style political stability and long-term science funding could help mitigate the damage, say Zach Meyers and John Springford By Zach Meyers 28 November
We are helping students bear the cost of living – but government must, too More hardship funding, bigger maintenance loans and restored grants would all complement universities’ efforts, says Sarah Stevens By Sarah Stevens 27 November
‘Mindless’ overseas student crackdown ‘would kill levelling up’ Politicians and sector leaders respond strongly to reports Westminster government could restrict foreign students to ‘elite universities’ only By Patrick Jack 25 November
It is time to break the 糖心Vlog Office’s hold on student immigration policy The department’s threat to ban international students from all but the top UK universities is totally counterproductive, says Nick Hillman By Nick Hillman 25 November
‘Critical’ role for universities on ‘transnational challenges’ Sir Jeremy Farrar delivers Royal Society’s annual Science and Civilisation lecture By Patrick Jack 25 November
Dutch student financing flip-flop could increase growth pressure Return of grants after almost a decade of loans could create an enrolment surge in an already straining system By Ben Upton 25 November
Sector leaders doubtful of 2025 lifelong loan entitlement launch After government reaffirms LLE support, post-18 education review chair remains ‘apprehensive’ while OU v-c sees ‘big design challenges’ By John Morgan 25 November
Funding and regulation are slanted against Birkbeck, so we must adapt The need to rearrange academic units and, potentially, cut staff is the direct result of UK government policy, say David Latchman and Matthew Innes By David Latchman 25 November
India overtakes China as student migration to UK hits record high Arrivals in country soar following rollback of Covid-era travel restrictions By Patrick Jack 24 November
Better pay deal possible as coffers swell, insist striking staff On the picket lines in Cambridge, union members insist this year’s 3 per cent rise is nowhere near enough to contend with spiralling living costs By Jack Grove 24 November
Ucas personal statement ‘contributes to access inequalities’ Hepi report says long, free-form format is ‘incompatible’ with fair admissions code and calls for switch to short-response questions By John Morgan 24 November
