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Government, enterprise and education must contribute to a multi-pronged, long-term programme to boost social mobility, says Anulika Ajufo

In seeking Biden perspective, nation’s top court follows process that comforts affirmative action backers

Lisa Roberts highlights increasing state school admissions as key priority and rejects ‘death of the lecture’ strategy

Nearly 60 per cent of four-year doctoral universities report gains in overseas student applications for autumn

Holding university showcases online makes a lot of sense, but a stir-fry banquet with colleagues beats rushed laptop lunches, says Jacob Lotinga 

As post-92 departments close, non-traditional students and scholars risk being shut out – again, says Panikos Panayi

Thousands of families are on a ‘high risk’ path to overseas education

Cambridge scholar says subject is not just for ‘posh people who’ve done Latin for ages’

Moving to an entirely post-results admissions system would harm students and higher education institutions, says Universities UK

Thinktank also proposes placing applicants on courses by lottery

Even in a post-pandemic era of STEM and vocational education, the study of history must remain an option for all, says Sir Keith Burnett

Mandates likely to accelerate in days, once autumn acceptance deadline passes

Union report on post-qualification admissions model also suggests that institutions should consider scrapping interviews

Report backs post-qualification offers model, rejecting other option set out by government

THE survey finds applicants are just as likely to rate university sustainability and graduate employment prospects as top priorities

Ivy League and peers pull further away from competition, but there may still be hope for students from disadvantaged backgrounds

Study finds that children of similar ability at all levels of school system are far more likely to attend university if they come from wealthy backgrounds

A significant share of university staff and international students surveyed believe agents are biased towards certain institutions

New analysis suggests concerns that exam forecasts harm equality ‘are not supported’ by data

With record number applications and likely grade inflation, English regulator warns universities against ‘sacrificing quality for inflated intakes’

The pandemic may be goading Australia’s stay-at-home students to look further afield for their education, although some of them may ultimately decide to stay put

Recession-driven domestic surge more than compensates for loss of international students at some institutions Down Under

Female students face barriers in fields such as military studies and mining

THE investigation shows that more than two-fifths of institutions use EU agents, with Brexit cited as both a factor and a hindrance

As classes resume on Australian campuses, anxieties persist about the year ahead – domestically, and particularly internationally

Postgraduate admissions assessments may have digital element despite falling number of Covid cases

Experts praise decision to remove controversial algorithm but warn better than expected scores could put pressure on sector

A global recession will accelerate the latest shift away from high-cost study destinations, say Janet Ilieva and David Pilsbury

Most universities yet to meet enrolment quotas for new academic year, raising concerns about institutional viability

Why shouldn’t marketing staff have ongoing input into the brand perception they work so hard to cultivate among prospects, asks Victoria O’Malley

No algorithm to be used to allocate grades following debacle that threw university admissions into chaos last year

Political appetite for post-qualification admissions means universities must work with government to avoid risks to autonomy, conference told

51³Ô¹Ï Ucas data show increasing concentration of undergraduates in handful of institutions

Major survey is first to link entrance scores, elite universities and salary

Concern tempered by applications and deferrals suggesting post-Covid recovery

Despite drop in interest from European Union, overall applications to UK universities by January deadline rose this year

Institutions that emphasise racial equity are less vociferous about addressing economic diversity in student body, some argue

First student number survey for 2020-21 from Office for Students suggests other universities may increase recruitment   

Trend could be linked to boost in demand from India, data suggest

Students say it is unfair to award some students their grades through exams, while others will be awarded through teacher assessment

Flexibility around degree provision is the only way to ensure that workforces are equipped for the future, says Liz Barnes

Figures renew concerns that last year’s pandemic-affected cycle adversely hit less selective universities 

Under Biden, Justice Department abandons case pushed by Trump

Accelerating trend adds to nightmare scenario for admissions staff and forces universities to lift their game on student experience

Concerns raised over potential lack of opt-out and charging regime

Director of fair access warns that school-leavers from coastal and former industrial communities are less likely to see a degree as a way to improve their lives

Option is put forward alongside post-qualification offers as one of two potential reforms

Outgoing US president cites USC trustee in rationale for helping fellow Florida developer

British Council expert says universities should be prepared for more deferrals, cancellations and late decision-making over the next 12 months

While Greg Craven warns competition for business and law students could bankrupt some universities, colleagues disagree

New entry route aimed at ‘entirely new stream of applicants’ from disadvantaged backgrounds

A model among states, Texas advantages fail on equity without recruiting and aid

Admissions officers say grade distribution will be a key issue for space-limited courses

Research excellence framework submission deadline still set for 31 March

Some countries and institutions are already grabbing the chance to widen access, says Graeme Atherton

Ucas says disadvantaged students were among those who benefitted but warns of tougher challenges ahead

Holyrood also announces plan to stagger students’ return to campuses after Christmas

Universities UK chief executive urges greater transparency in admissions

Ucas signals that admissions body has moved towards supporting post-qualification offers

A high level of public information literacy will minimise the spread and influence of falsehood, says Tim Blackman