Horizon Europe’s retention is good news – but the fight isn’t over yet A significant budget boost, including for the ERC, MSCA and EIC, must not be undermined by the next two years of wrangling, says Jan Palmowski By Jan Palmowski 21 July
Closure of UEA mental health courses ‘deeply concerning’ University says NHS and apprenticeship changes make programmes ‘no longer viable’ but union calls move a ‘dereliction of civic responsibility’ By Juliette Rowsell 20 July
Minimum student income needed to combat ‘crisis’ poverty levels MPs call for reintroduction of maintenance grants and stepped loan repayment system as student poverty reaches new levels By Patrick Jack 19 July
Police raids in Greater Manchester fraud, bribery investigation Search warrants executed at seven properties in north-west and south of England, two months after suspension of vice-chancellor George Holmes By Chris Havergal 18 July
OfS feared five providers ‘at risk of closure’, report reveals Several student protection directions active in last financial year, with 71 institutions subjected to formal monitoring By Tom Williams 18 July
College rescued from cash crisis ‘shows takeovers can work’ Sustainable business plan and programme diversity key, says vice-chancellor who stepped in to save historic institution By Helen Packer 18 July
Golden triangle shines as UK names Global Talent Fund recipients Universities and institutes to receive funding to pay to relocate 60 to 80 researchers, with five of 12 winners hailing from Greater South East region By Jack Grove 18 July
The UK is opening express lanes to lure the world’s best minds The government’s ?54 million scheme will bring top researchers’ thinking to life, often spinning out into innovative new businesses, says Patrick Vallance By Patrick Vallance 18 July
‘More transparency needed’ despite ‘promising’ Horizon budget Research framework programme’s ties with proposed European Competitiveness Fund continues to cause concern By Emily Dixon 17 July
Proportion of graduates in full-time work drops to 59 per cent More international students express dissatisfaction with degree outcomes in latest UK-wide survey By Tom Williams 17 July
Sidelining universities ‘won’t tackle skills crisis’ – thinktank Urgent reforms to funding and regulation needed or universities will struggle to support Labour’s economic ambitions, finds thinktank By Tash Mosheim 17 July
‘Cut-throat’ recruitment round expected after record applications Number of 18-year-olds applying to university reaches new high but anticipated drop in top A-level grades adds to uncertainty ahead of clearing period By Juliette Rowsell 17 July
