De Montfort to open London branch campus Whitechapel base is ‘pivotal innovation’ for institution, claims vice-chancellor Juliette Rowsell 7月 29日
‘Urgent review’ of TPS needed as more universities seek exit New government told to consider post-92s’ legal obligation to participate in scheme as some consider setting up subsidiary companies to opt out Juliette Rowsell 7月 29日
Gazan medical students denied visas to study in Norway Ten students from Al-Azhar University had their applications rejected because of concerns they would not leave the country Emily Dixon 7月 28日
Independent review of the OfS: key findings at a glance Results of Sir David Behan’s report set to shape future direction of regulator under Labour Patrick Jack 7月 26日
Interim OfS chair announced as new free speech duties put on hold Education secretary outlines new approach for English regulator, with focus on restoring sector’s financial health Patrick Jack 7月 26日
‘Contagion’ risk if UK university goes under, warns report Government urged to appoint new higher education commissioner to oversee ?2.5 billion loan scheme in case of institutions going bankrupt Patrick Jack 7月 26日
Lifelong loans will fail to boost enrolments, says Birkbeck v-c Returning leader says UK instead needs ‘major rethink’ of funding model and how it supports low-income and mature students Juliette Rowsell 7月 26日
Scientists fear creeping political influence over Polish academy Government criticised for planned reforms but says it will close rival body widely seen as favourable to former populist regime Emily Dixon 7月 26日
Value of Thames Water investment ‘minimal’, admits USS University pension scheme effectively writes off stake in ailing company that was worth ?956 million two years ago Tom Williams 7月 25日
Brunel University to join University of London Institution based in the west of the capital will join the federation to pursue ‘new opportunities for collaboration’ Patrick Jack 7月 25日
Underfunding ‘serious threat’ to European universities Almost half of institutions say insufficient funding is biggest obstacle to better teaching and learning Emily Dixon 7月 25日
Does Labour still want more people to go to university? The party behind the UK’s 50 per cent target is back in power but, while it still pledges commitment to equality of opportunity, it’s not clear what role – if any – universities will play in achieving this mission Tom Williams 7月 25日
