Overseas students* economic impact up by a fifth pre-pandemic New analysis commissioned by Hepi and UUKi offers &stark reminder* of financial impact that overseas students bring By Simon Baker 9 September
Covid recovery funds offer an unprecedented opportunity for Italy The EU*s massive cash injection with double Italy*s languishing higher education budget, says Ferruccio Resta By Ferruccio Resta 9 September
Principal who heralded end of &vanity courses* apologises Furious backlash against comments by University of the Highlands and Islands leader Todd Walker By Chris Havergal 8 September
Don*t shrink universities, UUK president tells ministers &Wrong decisions* by government on post-18 education at spending review could damage the places it wants to &level up*, warns Steve West By John Morgan 8 September
Research collaboration &key for female career progression* Increasing number of co-authors is linked to speedier career progression, especially for women, says Royal Society paper By Jack Grove 8 September
Research mentoring efforts &undervalued* in UK universities Unhappiness among research managers over recognition of career support activities revealed by Vitae survey By Jack Grove 7 September
Record number of school-leavers win UK university places Total intake down 2 per cent year-on-year, as entry gap between richest and poorest grows By Anna McKie 7 September
Bristol v-c Hugh Brady picked as next Imperial president Alice Gast to leave in August 2022 after being found guilty of bullying By Chris Havergal 7 September
Do you feel safe returning to campus? Take our survey As many universities resume in-person teaching on a larger scale, we aim to find out whether staff feel adequate steps have been taken to protect their welfare By THE reporters 6 September
Universities Superannuation Scheme backs pension benefit cuts Fund*s embrace of employer-led reforms averts massive hikes in contributions By Chris Havergal 6 September
Time to end era of lost academic talks, says edtech founder Edtech entrepreneurs, including Mendeley founder, have launched a new platform to share noteworthy online academic seminars By Jack Grove 6 September
Students &need to rebuild confidence* after &fake grades* jibes Interim report from Student Futures Commission spotlights priority areas for universities in wake of pandemic By John Morgan 6 September