Research grant assessments under scrutiny amid disparities Researchers call for improved national assessment processes as proposals receive different feedback at European level By Emily Dixon 10 July
‘Watered-down’ LLE sets tone for Labour’s approach to HE reform More cautious lifelong learning policy ‘inevitable’, say experts, as ministers emphasise phased transition to new system By Helen Packer 10 July
Cambridge must reject austerity and be a place of sanctuary Trump’s assaults on science in the US present an opportunity that the university would be unwise to spurn, says chancellor candidate Gina Miller By Gina Miller 10 July
Organisational issues on some courses temper high NSS scores Students more positive on all aspects of university life than last year, but regulator flags management problems at some institutions By Tom Williams 9 July
LLE to prioritise degree modules aligned with skills needs Coming new English student finance system offers flexible study options for subjects that support Labour’s industrial strategy By Helen Packer 9 July
Macron launches joint UK-France research laboratory at Imperial French president welcomes growing collaboration between scientists either side of the Channel By Emily Dixon 9 July
Agent training course aims to safeguard UK sector reputation British Council-run scheme comes amid growing concern over the ethics of international student recruitment By Tash Mosheim 9 July
Employing staff via subsidiary ‘divides university’s workforce’ Surrey one of the first institutions outside TPS to look at offering different terms and conditions for new hires to save costs By Juliette Rowsell 9 July
Next Erasmus+ programme should ‘strengthen international bonds’ Bolster partnerships with institutions outside the EU through next iteration of mobility scheme, umbrella groups urge By Emily Dixon 8 July
Expansion ‘no longer an option’ for universities tackling crisis One in five UK university leaders exploring mergers as sector fears ‘contagion’ effect of institutional failure By Helen Packer 8 July
Incoming students ‘happiest cohort since pre-pandemic’ Student applicants from overseas report fewer mental health issues and reduced loneliness compared with UK domestic counterparts By Juliette Rowsell 8 July
Strike ballot called over University of the West of Scotland cuts UCU claims institution hasn’t ruled out compulsory redundancies as it cuts further 75 roles By Juliette Rowsell 7 July
