REF money &worth quarter less* by 2030, says Russell Group Research intensive universities warn steady decline of excellence-related funding is &undermining* their work and adding to financial pressures By Jack Grove 15 September
Quarter of students &believe AI-assisted work will go undetected* Poll finds most students see generative technology as a support tool, but small minority use it for entire assessment submissions By Tash Mosheim 15 September
Researchers &polarised* over use of AI in peer review Views becoming more entrenched on both sides, with roughly equal numbers positive and negative about new technologies, poll finds By Tom Williams 15 September
UK*s AI powerhouse hopes undermined by Turing pivot, say critics National AI institute looks set to forge ahead with focus on defence work despite leadership changes and Cabinet reshuffle By Helen Packer 15 September
UK universities hope for Greek revival as first campuses launch Financial and reputational benefits on offer for three UK institutions approved under new private university legislation By Emily Dixon 15 September
Students* union head urges &politically neutral* approach Canterbury student association president says representative body*s non-partisan stance has put it &ahead of the game* By John Ross 14 September
Departure of Sa?d Business School dean leaves &serious questions* Soumitra Dutta to be replaced by interim leader after reports he was investigated for harassment By Juliette Rowsell 12 September
Charlie Kirk*s death &may heighten pressure on US universities* Shooting of high-profile political campaigner on campus could be used as a tool for further attacks on US institutions, say experts By Tash Mosheim 12 September
Could REF pause lead to Trump-style diversity crackdown? Three-month review of Research Excellence Framework could trigger more radical rethink on institutional priorities and spending, sector figures warn By Jack Grove 12 September
Singapore universities expand Mandarin degrees as demand grows Critics warn of risks to diversity, integration and academic balance as more institutions attempt to cater to Chinese students By Tash Mosheim 12 September
Almost 4,000 courses closed at UK universities since 2024 Analysis reveals half of closures have come at lower-tariff universities, creating a &vicious cycle* for institutions struggling to attract students By Patrick Jack 12 September
?3.4 million project to assess use of AI in doctoral research Aston and Leeds plan to create resources and training tools for students, supervisors and examiners By Chris Havergal 11 September
Removal of ANU v-c &sets precedent for political meddling* Political campaign against &damaging* v-c highlights tension between obligations to constituents and respect for institutional autonomy By John Ross 11 September
UK study visa applications up 2 per cent on last year Signs of &slow recovery* for international student recruitment as demand for study visas rises By Juliette Rowsell 11 September
More universities could join new Kent-Greenwich group, says v-c Incoming leader of new entity says course sharing on the cards &where it makes sense* as unions fear merger will result in more job cuts By Juliette Rowsell 11 September
Universities hope to feel &more listened to* under Kendall Departure of Peter Kyle as science secretary raises hopes that his successor Liz Kendall will offer a more sympathetic ear on research concerns By Jack Grove 11 September
Australian opposition dubious about &arm*s-length* Atec Shadow minister promises bipartisanship but &no blank cheque*, with commission*s funding activities set for particular scrutiny By John Ross 11 September
Quality concerns raised at India*s largest private university Lovely Professional University students protest over delayed classes, overcrowded hostels and questions about placements By Tash Mosheim 11 September
Kent and Greenwich to join forces as new &superuniversity* South-east institutions to collaborate under multi-university group model 每 the first initiative of its kind in the UK sector By Tom Williams 10 September
Australia reboots talks on Horizon Europe Association would have &a multiplier effect on research resources and scientific effort*, advocates say By John Ross 10 September
&Urgent need* to address lack of working-class medical students More support needed for disadvantaged students during medical studies to compensate for lack of &insider knowledge*, researchers say By Helen Packer 10 September
Humanities and arts degrees disappearing in parts of UK Students from rural and disadvantaged areas disproportionally affected by subject cuts, British Academy warns By Helen Packer 10 September
Poaching of students &costing universities hundreds of millions* Plunging international student retention rates are exacerbating the financial pain for Australian universities By John Ross 10 September
Death of office hours &damaging student-tutor relationships* Amid declining attendance, some scholars see merit in making one-to-one feedback sessions mandatory while others say it is time to ditch historical anomaly By Juliette Rowsell 10 September
Do more to protect academic freedom, universities urge EU Legal protections and sustainable funding key for Europe to be &beacon of open and free science*, guild says By Emily Dixon 9 September
Academics say names added to Israel-Gaza letter &without consent* Researcher whose name appeared on letter coordinated by the group Scholars for Truth About Genocide says he has no idea how it got there By Juliette Rowsell 9 September
Equity students &risk being stranded* in new system A &disconnect* between aspirational rhetoric and the realities of &live* admissions risks undermining Australia*s inclusion goals By John Ross 9 September
Tertiary attainment at record high but growth slowing, finds OECD UK*s high attainment and completion rates tempered by rising costs and inequalities, according to latest Education at a Glance report By Tash Mosheim 9 September
Explain how REF money is spent, universities told Research England hopes transparency pilot could lead to more accountability but critics fear bureaucracy and government control By Jack Grove 9 September
Universities left as &piggy in the middle* after skills reshuffle Lack of clarity over how brief held by Jacqui Smith will be carved up risks delaying crucial policy interventions, critics fear By Tom Williams 9 September
UCU to hold nationwide strike ballot after &insulting* pay offer Union threatens &coordinated* strikes to cause &maximum disruption* at UK universities By Juliette Rowsell 8 September
Red tape &stifling teaching and research*, Senate inquiry hears Foreign arrangements scheme an example of the regulatory &thicket* smothering universities* core business, v-cs tell governance inquiry By John Ross 8 September
&Wage theft* claims &unfair on university payroll staff* Australian employer association says &system complexity*, not governance or deliberate dishonesty, is &root cause* of widespread underpayments By John Ross 8 September