EAIE 2018: Internationalisation can ‘resist globalisation backlash’ Experts say that inclusive internationalisation strategies that reach the entire university community are more essential than ever By Ellie Bothwell 12 September
Ministers warned against rushing knowledge exchange funding link ‘Imprudent’ to attach too much weight to first iteration of knowledge exchange framework, conference hears By Rachael Pells 11 September
Five reasons why the Migration Advisory Committee report is so disappointing Nick Hillman explains why the much-anticipated UK review of overseas student policy gets it so wrong By Nick Hillman 11 September
Migration Advisory Committee review: UK sector responds Widespread disappointment at panel’s conclusions about policy on overseas students By Chris Havergal 11 September
UK overseas student review rejects key changes sought by sector MAC report fails to back calls for reform on inclusion of students in migrant count and post-study work, but questions overall migrant target By John Morgan 11 September
Many graduates leaving university under-skilled, says OECD UK should focus more on improving ‘skills value’ of degrees rather than subsidising loans, suggests director of education and skills By Simon Baker 11 September
UCU: slow justice for suspended professor is ‘union persecution’ Colleagues say Royal Holloway’s Jeff Frank has been left in limbo for months during investigation into ‘flimsy’ misconduct charges By Jack Grove 11 September
Cyber agency puts German universities’ pacifism dilemma in focus Since 2011, dozens of institutions have sworn not to undertake military-related research, but the country is now calling on academics to strengthen its defences By David Matthews 11 September
Southampton v-c Sir Christopher Snowden to retire Ex-Universities UK president became one of highest-paid leaders in sector By John Morgan 10 September
Student mental health research in UK gets £1 million boost New network will help to develop England’s University Mental Health Charter By Anna McKie 10 September
French university suspends homeopathy degree Lille’s medical dean says subject will no longer be taught because it lacks ‘absolute scientific proof’ By Jack Grove 10 September
Leading agri-food universities back UN ‘zero hunger’ drive Five institutions from around globe sign up for greater student exchange and research collaboration By Matthew Reisz 10 September