Government refuses to help English post-92s with pension costs Hundreds of jobs endangered by ?142 million increase in contributions to Teachers’ Pension Scheme, universities say By Chris Havergal 10 April
British Academy chief executive resigns after investigation Scholarly society investigated alleged breaches of harassment and bullying policy by Alun Evans By Chris Havergal 10 April
Balkans lead drive to criminalise academic misconduct Montenegro becomes one of the first countries to outlaw not only plagiarism, but also donation of authorship and fabrication of research results By David Matthews 10 April
UCL backs new Bartlett dean facing age discrimination case Questions have been raised over appointment as design school head of academic who is being sued for alleged age discrimination By Jack Grove 10 April
Czech president blocks professorships of academic critics Vetoing promotions is a way to polarise society against intellectuals, says art historian whose professorship has been rejected By David Matthews 10 April
Change timetables to help disabled students, says minister Chris Skidmore says few UK higher education institutions are ‘truly disabled student friendly’ By Anna McKie 10 April
UK universities lose grants and staff as Brexit uncertainty grows Leading academics express doubt about UK government’s ability to underwrite large EU funding packages By Rachael Pells 9 April
Sunderland’s new civic role: to improve city life through culture Sunderland v-c urges policymakers to recognise post-92 universities’ ‘contribution to the health of the nation’ By John Morgan 9 April
Germany faces first research funding cut in 16 years After more than doubling its spending since the financial crisis, Germany’s long budget boom is set to come to an end By David Matthews 9 April
Southampton saves on v-c salary with Mark Smith appointment Lancaster University head will succeed Sir Christopher Snowden in October By Nick Mayo 8 April
Gender pay gap: UK universities report slow progress Experts warn much more left to do to reduce inequality, as male advantage grows at 46 institutions By Rachael Pells 8 April
Autonomy fears over government review of English admissions Commentators question value of exercise when Augar review has yet to report and Office for Students is already exploring issue By Anna McKie 8 April