Tory conference: Rishi Sunak unveils £34 million for AI Chancellor says investment in new technology could revolutionise economy in same way as steam engine or internet By Jack Grove 4 October
Purge of administrators leaves UK universities exposed Loss of vital expertise piles more pressure and workloads on those left behind, including academics By Anna McKie 4 October
How would universities fare in a new Cold War? EUA report imagining scenarios for 2030 also paints picture of higher education being squeezed by markets and authoritarianism By Simon Baker 4 October
English funding reforms demand ‘truly flexible skills system’ Lifelong Education Commission says ministers should explore how to ‘stack’ microcredentials and drop ELQ rule By Chris Havergal 3 October
David Miller: Bristol sacks professor accused of antisemitism Sociologist criticised by MPs says that he plans to appeal against termination By Chris Havergal 1 October
Liverpool strikes off as compulsory redundancies averted Final two staff members facing axe allowed to leave on more generous terms following long-running industrial action and international boycott By Chris Havergal 1 October
Western: ‘elitist’ ministers want access cut to ‘hold on to power’ Labour shadow minister accuses Eton and Winchester-schooled ministers of ‘culture wars’ approach of cutting HE entry By John Morgan 1 October
Russell Group wants £200 million ‘deep-tech university seed fund’ Ahead of spending review, research universities group argues new fund would help level up UK regions by creating spin-offs By John Morgan 1 October
Scotland extends master’s scholarships to Europe post-Brexit Investment of £2.25 million seeks to stem decline in applications By Chris Havergal 30 September
New science minister ‘has one month to save £22 billion pledge’ George Freeman must urgently strike alliances across Whitehall to preserve UK government’s ‘once in a generation’ research pledge, say experts By Jack Grove 30 September
Extra cash for Covid-hit PhDs and research culture but QR frozen Research England makes one-off awards for government priorities but no uplift for recurrent research funding By Jack Grove 30 September
Willetts: Tories risking ‘red wall’ if they cut university places Former universities minister attacks current government thinking and says it should be expanding, not limiting, participation By Simon Baker 30 September
