Ban for authors submitting AI content ‘welcome but unenforceable’
Research integrity experts commend arXiv’s crackdown on bogus AI-written citations but warn it may be impossible to police at scale
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José Manuel Barroso: Horizon shift needed in ‘difficult’ times
Former commission head discusses competitiveness focus of ‘revolutionary’ Horizon programme, why Europe has to increase spending on defence research and the need for more scientific expertise in...
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English universities’ caution about the LLE is hardly surprising
For the initiative to fulfil its potential, we need funding incentives, clearer understanding of demand and better policy alignment, says Jamie Roberts
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One in four Australian graduates ‘squandering their skills’
Lack of ‘suitable jobs’ for PhDs represents a ‘structural failure’ to capitalise on the ‘public investment’ in their education
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Why we are not appealing the Sussex free speech case
Letting the judgment against the OfS stand is the best way to achieve freedom of speech and academic freedom across English HE, says Josh Fleming
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Office for Students declines to appeal Sussex free speech ruling
Regulator says ‘prolonged litigation’ not in best interests of students or universities after High Court blocked record fine
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Grant vetoes add to delays and confusion for Australian research
Fears country is going ‘back to the old days’ as minister declines to explain why projects blocked, and researchers wait months longer for funding decisions
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Universities’ TPS costs ‘could fall by as much as 10 per cent’
Pressure grows on institutions to pause major restructures while sector awaits news of how much coming changes will save employers
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South African student aid scheme ‘not sustainable’
Academics say organisation that supports disadvantaged students needs governance overhaul after being placed in administration again
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Most students report AI errors but only half often check content
Universities still sending mixed messages, with survey finding even split between those who feel encouraged and discouraged to use new technologies
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Brexit has not been as bad for the UK’s EU staff retention as was feared
Many in UK higher education feared that Brexit would drive away EU academics. But, a decade on from the era-defining referendum, analysis of academic staff data reveals that while...
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The UK’s master’s loan system is broken for all but the rich
Students currently need to find at least £10,000 from somewhere else to cover the cost of living. This is beyond the reach of most, says Alexis Gkantiragas