Europe

UK international education champion Steve Smith defends new strategy from criticism that it ‘lacks substance’

Director of Institute of Development Studies discusses stepping into the role after 25 years, impact of USAID cuts and benefits of Sussex collaboration

More people sceptical that science makes life better compared with pre-pandemic, and public also doubting contribution to economic growth

Labour prioritises growth abroad over increasing international student numbers on home soil amid immigration concerns

Government renews drive to attract international academics with more recruits coming to UK under Global Talent Fund

Institutions forced to take matters into their own hands as high employer contributions ‘increase likelihood of university closure’

Analysis suggests much of the sector remains mired in financial difficulty with total losses increasing, but rise in income brings hope

Vast majority of parents in England having to support children at university, finds poll, with some sending more than £1,000 a month

Large numbers of editors publishing in their own special issue attacked as ‘academic narcissism’ and ‘scientific misconduct’ in first-of-its-kind study

MP calls for institution to take steps to restore trust as concerns mount over how it has been run

New Ucea chair warns ‘much is at stake’ if unions and employers don’t collaborate to tackle ‘negative’ sector image, as he promises action on the ‘employee experience’

Politicians target closer research collaboration between two countries but campuses unlikely to follow, given funding constraints