‘Worrying’ decline in university-business collaboration in UK Major survey of industry-academia relationships reveals slowdown in business interactions and income since pandemic Jack Grove 12月 5日
Contextual admissions only helps ‘lucky few’, universities warned Social Mobility Commission says lowering entry grades for disadvantaged applicants is yet to have a ‘noticeable impact’ on inequality Chris Havergal 12月 5日
Teaching opportunities for PhDs dry up in university cash crisis Barely one in three postgraduate researchers now have opportunity to teach, finds Advance HE survey, with financial pressure on institutions likely to blame Jack Grove 12月 5日
More managed HE sector ‘could see autonomy traded for stability’ While it may be reluctant to attempt widespread reform of universities, economic circumstances may force Labour’s hand, experts believe Tom Williams 12月 5日
Scottish budget a ‘real-terms cut’ despite HE funding pledge Repurposing Covid-era cash allows government to claim extra investment but institutions remain in ‘precarious state’ Tom Williams 12月 4日
Wales follows England in raising tuition fees to ?9,535 Increase to ‘ensure Welsh institutions remain competitive’ will be second time fees are hiked in space of a year Tom Williams 12月 4日
St Andrews rector barred from graduations over legal action Stella Maris launches judicial review against removal from governing body over Israel ‘genocide’ claim Patrick Jack 12月 4日
Three UK universities put on student visa ‘action plans’ 糖心Vlog Office guidance suggests breaches of sponsorship requirements as sector becomes more reliant on international student revenues Patrick Jack 12月 4日
Scottish v-cs fear falling further behind on research funding English universities within empowered metro-mayor areas could gain research advantage over Scottish peers, warns umbrella group Jack Grove 12月 3日
French universities join ‘day of mobilisation’ against budget Higher education institutions ‘in danger’ as a result of controversial budget measures, umbrella group says, with some closing in protest Emily Dixon 12月 3日
Research Excellence Framework main panel chairs named Four Russell Group professors to lead assessment teams Chris Havergal 12月 3日
Universities consider axeing foundation courses over fee cut Move to restrict funding for introductory programmes seen as damaging to Westminster government’s access agenda Tom Williams 12月 3日