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Majority of those participating in consultative ballot say they would take part in industrial action after being offered 1.4 per cent rise by employers

Disappointing offers which ‘miss financial reality’ faced by UK higher education have heightened speculation that institutions will ditch proposed deals

New research highlights misconceptions about higher education, with people more positive about universities than is commonly realised

UKRI handed more cash for betting-related research but campaigners claim ‘industry-friendly’ funding call stops ‘fresh start’ from old regime

If the UK has decided it can no longer afford the sub-Oxbridge university model, expectations need to be systematically lowered, says Robert Dingwall

Gloucestershire eyes civic engagement and new revenue streams after saving department store building

Long-awaited ‘single market’ for research won’t happen based on voluntary commitments alone, sector leaders say

Groups struggle to find board members as financial pressure on students increases, umbrella body says

AI institute pledges to support national goals and ‘deliver innovation’ on a level not possible in individual universities

Number of students placed on courses on day one the highest since records began, with direct to clearing route also seeing unprecedented interest

Warnings UK failing to keep up with international competitors as real-terms research expenditure declines

Record number of applicants brings temporary relief to under-pressure institutions, but issues of ‘systematic underfunding’ remain