Dual appointments ‘fail to improve’ collaboration with industry Researchers jointly employed by commercial organisations less likely to partner outside academia By Chris Havergal 5 August
Power in European universities shifts to governing boards Some countries have introduced gender quotas, while many have reduced state control, report finds By David Matthews 3 August
Bullying ‘endemic’ at Sussex, report warns Vice-chancellor says university is committed to improving staff well-being By Rachael Pells 2 August
Sir Geoff Palmer: white people still ask me to carry their luggage Scotland’s first black professor talks about life as an immigrant, his experiences of racism and why ‘better science makes better’ By John Morgan 2 August
Universities extend teaching into evening to cope with expansion Trend triggers warnings over staff work-life balance and student learning By Anna McKie 2 August
Refugees must be given access to university The UK's new right-to-study rules are another manifestation of its ‘hostile environment’ for immigrants, say Katie Bales and Bridget Anderson By Katie Bales 2 August
Low-tariff institutions must beware of the demographic deficit Focusing on the mature student market can offer short-term relief from market pressure, but it is not a sustainable approach, says Nora Ann Colton By Nora Ann Colton 2 August
Ireland: help for student support and multi-campus institutions New funding stream should give a boost to those pursuing innovative projects By Matthew Reisz 1 August
More medicine places in clearing as providers battle for students Shrinking pool of applicants puts students in the driving seat By Anna McKie 1 August
Only most research-intensive UK universities ‘cover full costs’ New analysis on the full economic costs of research and teaching by ‘peer group’ raises concerns about long-term sustainability of some institutions By Simon Baker 1 August
Brexit: four big stumbling blocks for HE after the White Paper In light of the UK government’s recent statements on the future relationship with the EU, what do policy experts see as the key areas of Brexit uncertainty to be addressed for higher education? By John Morgan 31 July
Coventry announces plans to open Polish branch campus University set to offer English-taught degrees in Wroc?aw from next year By Ellie Bothwell 30 July
