Scientists fear further scandals as Macchiarini convicted Disgraced surgeon convicted of causing bodily harm in verdict that raises further questions for Swedish research By Ben Upton 17 June
Mass-sanctioning Russia will not solve Ukrainian academia’s problems Barring collaboration with 236 Russian universities raises more questions than it answers, says Ararat Osipian By Ararat Osipian 17 June
Millward: ministers have ended reliance on market for quality Former regulator highlights increasingly interventionist Westminster policies By Tom Williams 16 June
Covid-era graduates ‘less positive’ about post-degree jobs fit Latest edition of major annual UK survey suggests university leavers’ outlook lagged behind employment market recovery By Simon Baker 16 June
Ex-attorney general to lead Christ Church review after Percy row Governance review approved at conclusion of bitter dispute with Oxford college dean By Chris Havergal 16 June
‘How’s that possible?’: Royal Central principal’s surprise role Olivier-nominated actress Josette Bushell-Mingo wants to keep pushing hard questions about role of arts in society as leader of London institution By Jack Grove 16 June
V-cs ‘seriously underestimated’ USS pension cuts, study claims Those who earn less than £40,000 a year face losing about 30 per cent of the value of their pension, according to ‘first global analysis’ By Tom Williams 15 June
No 10 ‘fails to deliver’ £300 million pledged to maths research High-profile pledge to spend £60 million a year on maths research has not been fulfilled, MPs hear By Jack Grove 15 June
Many Europeans think pandemic researchers ‘motivated by money’ Clear majority of survey respondents from Poland and Italy believe ‘making a lot of money’ was an incentive for scientists working on Covid-19 By Ben Upton 15 June
Donelan puts stress on two Es at A level for English entry bar Minister asks OfS to develop new registration condition covering antisemitism and says it would be ‘incredible’ if Oxford offered degree apprenticeships By John Morgan 15 June
English maintenance loans ‘now £1K short of minimum wage’ IFS says continued use of out-of-date inflation predictions to set living cost loans makes ‘no sense at all’ By Simon Baker 15 June
English regulator ‘failing to get grip on systemic challenges’ Public Accounts Committee criticises Office for Students and DfE, while warning some institutions are being ‘put at risk’ by reliance on overseas fees By John Morgan 15 June