UK scientist who fought in Ukraine returns to war zone to teach
Aberdeen-based academic suggests support for universities is vital for war effort as Ukraine strives to maintain higher education during conflict
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Low demand blamed as India closes dozens of engineering schools
Technical institutions suffer as high youth unemployment pushes students towards international alternativesÂ
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ߣߣÊÓƵn governance revamp brings new anti-racism standards
Fresh push to tackle campus antisemitism comes with call for transparency in decision-making, and threat of fines
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In the AI era, the human struggle can no longer be the point of research
The rush to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in scholarly inquiry looks like a defence of intellectual craft. In reality, it’s an act of institutional self-preservation, says Ian Richardson
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Student satisfaction surveys hold back efforts to instil resilience
Approaches involving active participation by students would provide richer insights than multiple-choice surveys, says Hannah Fox
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Majority of students deny using AI when forbidden, study finds
Almost one-third of students report not using AI at all in their studies, while non-native English speakers at UK universities are among those relying on the technology regularly
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Clinical academic funding cuts will hurt NHS, BMA warns
Union says slashing funding for healthcare professionals who work in universities is ‘at odds’ with government priorities
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Be clear on contextual admissions policy, universities told
Universities UK guidance released in tandem with Sutton Trust report finding ‘good evidence’ approach can widen access without lowering standards
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Weak yen ‘driving decline’ in number of Japanese studying abroad
Country is hosting more international students drawn by lure of ‘cool Japan’ while rising costs keep domestic students at home
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Former v-c’s No 10 role ‘could cut both ways’ for universities
At UAL, James Purnell championed student loan reform and the creative industries, but he also had to contend with student protests and staff unrest
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Universities prepare for ‘highly competitive’ clearing round
Higher-tariff institutions expected to recruit larger share of students but providers across the board report strong application figuresÂ
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The profound threat to Exeter’s humanities is a reality I cannot face
As the child of working-class immigrants, I am so grateful for the doors of understanding and opportunity the arts opened for me, says Davina QuinlivanÂ
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The House of Lords fiddled while Exeter burns
At last week’s HE debate, a host of Oxford-associated grandees made the usual points while the sector continued to melt down, says Andrew McRae
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Next government ‘should axe international student levy’, says v-c
University leader describes incoming policy as ‘madness’ amid sector’s financial crisis
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Hundreds of science jobs cut as STFC unveils austerity plan
Major research centres will be scaled back as Science and Technology Facilities Committee outlines plans to cut spending by £162 million