Above the law: the academic who interviews hitmen Prison governor-turned-criminologist David Wilson tells Rachael Pells about befriending killers, doing unauthorised research and challenging his students’ preconceptions By Rachael Pells 15 August
Long commutes make students more likely to drop out Travel time negatively affected progression at three of six London universities studies By Anna McKie 14 August
Boss of UK’s biggest student housing firm paid ?2 million Unite Students’ executive pay deals prompt union criticism of ‘massive rises funded by public money and student debt’ By John Morgan 14 August
‘Weaker’ research ties outside Europe pose Brexit challenge Data underline strength of links built via EU framework programmes and highlight amount of work needed to develop ties further afield By Anna McKie 14 August
Labour backs post-qualification admissions system for England Abolishing predicted grades system would help poorer students, says Angela Rayner By John Morgan 14 August
Michael Arthur to step down as UCL president Leader, who will relinquish post in September 2020, credited with leaving institution in ‘very strong’ position By Nick Mayo 13 August
UK universities must not turn away from Europe Pan-continental prosperity will suffer if the UK’s near-absence from the European University project is a sign of things to come, says Martin Paul By Martin Paul 13 August
Goldsmiths bans beef in bid to go carbon neutral New warden of London institution also announces levy on single-use plastic By Juan Rubio Gorrochategui 12 August
Cardiff in recruitment drive for fixed-term ‘brilliant lecturers’ University says scheme will give junior academics ‘opportunity to experience life as a full-time lecturer’, but critics suspect REF link By Nick Mayo 12 August
UK’s first ‘dean of place’ turns civic thinking into action Newcastle’s Jane Robinson wants to work strategically with local partners to help address north east’s post-industrial challenges By John Morgan 12 August
Johnson ‘sunshine’ shouldn’t blind us to no-deal Brexit science damage The prime minster’s speech offers a reminder of Vote Leave’s pledges on UK science, and misleading words about EU support, John Morgan writes By John Morgan 9 August
Athena SWAN equality charter could cover ethnicity and disability Consultation options look to reduce administrative burden of flagship scheme By Nick Mayo 9 August