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Research fraudbuster says publication of six papers with hallmarks of Russian paper mills indicates why periodicals must commit to more post-submission transparency

Lund University dean says many foreign researchers face ‘nuisance’ of an increasingly strict system

The writer and academic talks about her philosophical fascination with the mind and body, and why she wrote about her mother’s dementia

Nearly two years after pursuit of controversial and costly insolvency process, Ontario institution sees pathway to recovery

As oversubscribed classes become painfully commonplace, students with computer skills test marketplace to bypass administrators

Eastern authors ‘risk falling behind’ on visibility and rankings if their work remains behind paywall while US moves to open research, scholars warn

The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media

Research England examining study on how AI might be used to predict quality of research outputs

ARC reveals macro scale of its micro-management of funding applicants’ statements

At campus steeped in scandal, trustees fault Stanley over sexual misconduct reporting procedures, but faculty and students help him fight back

UK analysis of data on siblings’ attitudes challenges right-wing claims that universities ‘indoctrinate’ students into leftist thinking

World-first study highlights need for clear sexual harassment policies, suggesting that men became more wary of collaborating with female colleagues

As universities buff up their diversity credentials, Australia’s largest regional institution warns of ‘hunting’ in its backyard

‘Reprofiling’ of planned increase in spending and opting against association to Horizon Europe likely to be on table, predicts ex-minister

Achievement of 400,000 mark driven by influx from Europe and the US, although francophone Africa still dominates

Scholars say Russia’s war is to blame for decline in first-year students, with some noting ‘unprecedented’ increases in Polish and Ukrainian languages

Beijing has given green light for international students’ return but some institutions say learners will have to wait until 2023

Researchers concerned about increased bureaucracy attached to government proposals

Rwandan government and Mastercard Foundation hand over $275 million as institution enters second decade

Science powerhouse will sever research and financial links with firms linked to Chinese military ‘within months’

With large backlog of student applications likely throughout the semester, institutions plead for clear answers on winter term

Riham Sheble claims she had to battle Warwick for study extensions

Government accused of moving goalposts over pre-election messaging, with social sciences and business master’s also set to lose out

Researchers ‘may avoid’ bilateral projects over scrutiny concerns if PM escalates China’s status, scholars caution

Local store gets huge punitive court-ordered payout over campaign castigating its 2016 pursuit of shoplifting black student

New textbook series may be seen as move to create a cadre of evangelists across international borders

Germany and France are tinkering with creaking student scholarship and support systems, but activists and experts say a complete refit is required

University sees free-speech limits after Nigerian-born professor wishes monarch pain for colonial abuses

Prime minister says researchers should be able to work ‘without looking over their shoulder’

Recovery has a way to go, analysts insist, as signs point both north and south

University of French Polynesia is trying to transform itself within the strictures of an ill-fitting system

While funding streams appear safe for now, academics debate whether they should continue to engage with an increasingly sceptical government

Higher education institutions around the world mark passing of UK’s longest-reigning monarch

Announcement clears way for MP to remain in post, although ministerial responsibilities are yet to be confirmed

Applications for up to £10,000 in funding that pass an initial quality test will be picked at random

Prosecutors reportedly probing alleged forgery and ‘several serious breaches’ of clinical research rules after report by regulator

That England has ‘highest fees in OECD’ has ‘got to be a concern’, says shadow minister Matt Western

Steve West also urges Truss government to ‘lean in’ to student cost-of-living crisis with return of maintenance grants for those in acute need

Senior lecturer in Islam receives note telling him to ‘go back to where he belongs’ in latest of several menacing incidents

Retiring Research England executive chair reflects on REF, impact and open access

Students welcome formation of new CUHK union but say its political involvement will be limited

AUT plans for steepest job losses in the country since the pandemic’s early months as international and domestic enrolments flag

Vice-president Nalin Thakkar says inconsistencies regarding PhD student’s article have been flagged with police as MP condemns ‘genuinely disgusting’ research

Survey in annual report by advocacy group Fire shows slightly less support on campuses for shouting down or using violence to deter speakers

Everyday researchers must be promoted equitably and star researchers must be hired equitably, New Zealand study finds

University breached advertising rules by claiming its arts and humanities research was ‘number one’ in UK, says regulator

Vast lands owned by state’s campuses since 1800s ofter multibillion-dollar oil profits, along with huge environmental, political and reputational risks

Pair hold key briefs concerning universities in UK prime minister Liz Truss’ Cabinet

About 17,800 applications paused as foundation scrambles to help almost 300 medical and dentistry students promised non-existent places

UK Research and Innovation head suggests time spent studying should count towards permanent residency

Whitechapel outpost will focus on creative industries, joining growing list of universities with a presence in UK capital

OECD researchers offer evidence that students aren’t getting ‘generic skills’ needed for world of work – with potentially big implications

Ministry blames post-pandemic rebound for months-long delays that activist says are driving students elsewhere

Disaster may threaten ‘survival and good functioning’ of already cash-strapped institutions, warns sector leader

NSA used 40 programmes to hack into aerospace university, Beijing claims

Universities await new ministers after foreign secretary defeats Rishi Sunak in race for Conservative leadership

Analysis links poor salary returns to students underestimating career potential of major choices – and universities not sharing earnings information

Major THE poll considers pressures on academic and administrative staff, how this has changed in recent years and what can be done to improve matters

New Integrated Data Service will open access to accredited academics to capitalise on ‘revolution’ in data-sharing fostered during pandemic

Some universities getting ready to cut staff numbers after footing bills for housing and feeding Ukrainian families from institutional budgets