Europe

Welsh government follows England in increasing its fee cap as result of financial pressures faced by institutions

Curtailment of Laura Murphy’s research into alleged forced labour practices in China raises further questions over foreign government interference on UK campuses

Calls for change as ‘inconsistent’ system leaves some forced to choose between their preferred university and saving money

Policymakers should take a broad view of the value of degree courses when building our future workforce, says Charlotte Hallahan

Zhanna Andreasyan defends £2 billion relocation project from criticism, saying it will help Armenia move out of the shadows of its Soviet history

Universities say limit could dissuade ‘cases with little merit’, but student organisations warn of unfair advantage for wealthy

Distributing swabs to test for DNA after a sexual assault risks jeopardising criminal investigations, says watchdog

Key part of new legislation unlikely to come to fruition for several years, campaigners fear, creating confusion for those who feel rights have been infringed

Politicians from battle-weary country hail resilience of universities despite having to adapt to challenges of conflict

Union branches plan walkouts across UK amid increased tensions with senior managers

Four-year allocation confirmed by science department as it signals new approach to funding research

Former Open University vice-chancellor fears ‘over-consumption’ of higher education is not addressing country’s challenges