Universities file for judicial review over weekend student loans Institutions ask for review of decision to revoke loans and of classification of weekend courses as distance learning By Helen Packer 2 June
Increase value of master’s loans, urges Russell Group Funding and affordability significant barriers for UK students hoping to progress to postgraduate study, says report By Jack Grove 2 June
Hungary ‘must change institutional culture’ in governance shake-up Country’s efforts to satisfy EU demands on academic freedom need to go beyond legal changes, experts say By Seher Asaf 2 June
Two-thirds of English public doubt value of university degrees People increasingly sceptical of higher education’s benefits, according to social attitudes poll, while majority back limits on international students By Helen Packer 2 June
Liverpool first winner for devolved mayoral research funding Support for two major science projects is hailed by city’s mayor as an important turning point in UK science policy By Jack Grove 1 June
WhatsApp messages reveal Mandelson’s Oxford chancellor PR push Former peer attempted to mobilise Labour alumni to vote him into prestigious position, saying online voting offered chance to beat Tories By Helen Packer 1 June
Academics ‘need clarity’ on navigating disagreements Open University scholars call for more self-governance on free speech issues, warning conflicts often ‘improperly’ dealt with By Helen Packer 1 June
French bill ‘could trigger bankruptcies’ at for-profit providers Success of new legislation aimed at curbing poor-quality education will depend on whether institutions lose access to public funds, experts say By Seher Asaf 1 June
UCU in ‘difficult position’ over 2 per cent pay offer response Members at union’s congress debate whether to hold another national ballot despite failure to reach threshold last year By Juliette Rowsell 29 May
Hungary to rejoin Erasmus and ‘phase out’ university foundations Ursula von der Leyen and Peter Magyar hail ‘great progress’ as leaders agree to unlock EU funds after Orbán defeat By Seher Asaf 29 May
Aberdeen could cut 111 jobs as it seeks £10 million in savings ‘Decisive action’ is needed to address structural deficit despite recent cost-saving measures, says principal By Jack Grove 29 May
‘Indefinite’ strike called at Goldsmiths after marking pay docked Union tells staff to walk out after academics taking part in boycott told they will lose full pay By Juliette Rowsell 29 May