Tory conference: Rishi Sunak unveils ?34 million for AI Chancellor says investment in new technology could revolutionise economy in same way as steam engine or internet By Jack Grove 4 October
Purge of administrators leaves UK universities exposed Loss of vital expertise piles more pressure and workloads on those left behind, including academics By Anna McKie 4 October
How would universities fare in a new Cold War? EUA report imagining scenarios for 2030 also paints picture of higher education being squeezed by markets and authoritarianism By Simon Baker 4 October
English funding reforms demand ‘truly flexible skills system’ Lifelong Education Commission says ministers should explore how to ‘stack’ microcredentials and drop ELQ rule By Chris Havergal 3 October
David Miller: Bristol sacks professor accused of antisemitism Sociologist criticised by MPs says that he plans to appeal against termination By Chris Havergal 1 October
Liverpool strikes off as compulsory redundancies averted Final two staff members facing axe allowed to leave on more generous terms following long-running industrial action and international boycott By Chris Havergal 1 October
Western: ‘elitist’ ministers want access cut to ‘hold on to power’ Labour shadow minister accuses Eton and Winchester-schooled ministers of ‘culture wars’ approach of cutting HE entry By John Morgan 1 October
Russell Group wants ?200 million ‘deep-tech university seed fund’ Ahead of spending review, research universities group argues new fund would help level up UK regions by creating spin-offs By John Morgan 1 October
Scotland extends master’s scholarships to Europe post-Brexit Investment of ?2.25 million seeks to stem decline in applications By Chris Havergal 30 September
New science minister ‘has one month to save ?22 billion pledge’ George Freeman must urgently strike alliances across Whitehall to preserve UK government’s ‘once in a generation’ research pledge, say experts By Jack Grove 30 September
Extra cash for Covid-hit PhDs and research culture but QR frozen Research England makes one-off awards for government priorities but no uplift for recurrent research funding By Jack Grove 30 September
Willetts: Tories risking ‘red wall’ if they cut university places Former universities minister attacks current government thinking and says it should be expanding, not limiting, participation By Simon Baker 30 September
