Europe

Restrictions on face-to-face teaching, advice to wear masks, and social distancing rules all to be lifted in higher education

Former chair of government review sees ‘turning point’ on scale of Tony Blair’s target for half of young people to enter HE

After claims Sheffield leaders aim to be ‘M&S, not Aldi’ brand, critics point to earlier withdrawal from AMRC training centre extension

Senior scientists say severe shortage of junior scientists from European Union threatens quality of UK research

A post-qualification applications system is the best way to ensure equity in admissions, says Sasha Roseneil

University accused of treating students ‘with disdain’ with many left without results and others without complete transcripts, as marking boycott remains unresolved

Report looking at hidden aspects of admissions data finds some universities and courses are faring better than others

New project shines light on the discrimination and inequalities faced by precariously employed researchers at UK universities

THE data suggests that climate action is seen as a higher priority among prospective international students than universities

Science and Technology Committee says Sir Andrew Mackenzie must improve knowledge of research issues and avoid potential conflicts of interest

New data show UK institutions lost between a quarter and half of their income from areas such as accommodation and catering

Lord Storey says he would be happy for government to take over legislation ‘as issue is more important than the politics of it’