Sector fights plan to cut UK post-study work visa ‘to six months’
Country would lose out to competitors if it rolls back two-year work eligibility, leaders warn
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Salford targets ‘golden triangle’ of jobs, skills, infrastructure
University’s Institute of Technology and proposed innovation district aim to make benefits stick in one of England’s most deprived areas
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Ucas personal statement reforms ‘fail to level playing field’
Experts say long awaited overhaul is welcome but questions-based approach still leaves some students at more of an advantage
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Loss of talent feared as Norway goes ahead with non-EU fees
Decision to deter non-EU students with fees likely to ratchet up pressure in an already stretched labour market, particularly for energy and other engineering graduates
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Student complaints in England and Wales reach record levels again
Ombudsman records sixth straight rise in grievances as pandemic and industrial action continued to disrupt universities
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Methodological review boards would threaten scientific creativity
Many sources of scrutiny already exist, but the idea of a perfect research project is an unattainable fantasy, says Andrew Barnas
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Dates for UCU’s ‘biggest ever strikes’ confirmed
Union calls 18 days of action in February and March ahead of crunch meeting in pay talks
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Indian students defy warnings and watch Modi documentary
JNU students watch BBC film despite warnings of disciplinary action and social media ban
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English student loan reforms ‘may go against’ levelling up agenda
House of Lords committee warns changes ‘make the system less progressive’ and government ‘should have consulted’ on them
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‘New opportunities’ for ߣߣÊÓƵn universities under convention
Vice-chancellors hope for overseas expansion after Unesco agreement on recognising qualifications ratified
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USS pension costs tip universities into multibillion-pound losses
Rising Universities Superannuation Scheme provisions mean three-quarters of institutions report deficits, with losses totalling £3.6 billion
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Universities ‘in tricky position’ on Chinese student contracts
Institutions should pay heed to pressure from Beijing, but avoid depriving students of study abroad opportunities, scholars say
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Idaho murders put spotlight on criminology students
Suspect’s academic history raises pressure on universities to consider whether a heavy interest in some types of criminal behaviour warrants added screening
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Female researchers ‘more likely’ to be accepted by US academies
Women now have a better chance of getting in than male scholars with similar track records, suggesting attempt to redress historic injustices
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Cutting collaborative funding is not the way to widen UK participation
The government must invest significantly in a national infrastructure to develop more effective interventions, say Antony Moss and Deborah Johnston