Augar review: recommendations in full Long-anticipated review of post-18 education and funding in England delivers 53 recommendations for government By THE reporters 30 May
SOAS director warned that institution could run out of money School’s new student intake fell by nearly 40 per cent in just two years By John Morgan 30 May
Universities in firing line as Farage builds populist movement European elections may give Brexit Party leader a springboard to amplify his attacks on academics By John Morgan 29 May
How the Open University helped to reshape global higher education The UK’s largest university is respected for its innovative approach to distance learning, but its impact on wider higher education is varied, experts say By Anna McKie 29 May
‘Star’ academics’ PhD students no happier than peers Supervisors’ supportiveness, not their academic ability, found to be key driver of satisfaction in survey By Nick Mayo 29 May
Working-class academics are not disadvantaged Transparency, plentiful leadership opportunities and the need for self-motivation all benefit blue-collar scholars, says Thomas Anker By Thomas Boysen Anker 29 May
UCU sets course for industrial action over pay and pensions Union congress calls for resignation of USS chief executive and criticises Cambridge college’s decision to withdraw from scheme By Anna McKie 28 May
EU students in England guaranteed ‘home’ fee status for 2020-21 European Union students enrolling in 2020-21 will pay same fees as UK students By Ellie Bothwell 28 May
One of us: lecturer turned UCU leader hails ‘landmark moment’ Jo Grady promises ‘new era of member engagement’, plus tough line on pay and pensions By Nick Mayo 28 May
Academic on 10th fixed-term contract fights for permanency More than 1,200 people sign letter supporting Feyzi Ismail in her dispute with SOAS University of London By Nick Mayo 28 May
Italian academics fear for freedom after League attack on book Author concerned about lack of pushback after Italy's far-right governing party demanded removal of critical book from reading list By David Matthews 28 May
Universities are no safer from liquidation than department stores Survival depends on institutional buy-in to a fundamental questioning of operating models and cost structures, says Angus Laing By Angus Laing 28 May
