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Lai Ching-te uses inauguration speech to ask for return of mainland students to island universities but installation accompanied by rising cross-Strait tensions
Key post-study work rights to be kept under review but reprieve puts off any changes at least until after coming general election
Rishi Sunak’s decision to hold a snap poll leaves several key sector issues hanging as political focus switches to electioneering
Eighty per cent drop in number of family members given permission to come to UK
Universities are struggling financially amid frozen domestic fees and growing political hostility to international students. But while the public finances are stretched, July’s general election could allow a policy reset. In the second of two articles (read part one here), three senior figures suggest what a new government might realistically do
European Commission’s plans for international qualification should not only prioritise in-demand technologies, says guild
Rishi Sunak looking at launching a clampdown on recruitment agents but has backtracked on reforms to UK’s post-study work rights, according to reports
While offering no assurances over her party’s stance on forthcoming legislation, shadow education minister is a ‘big fan’ of preparatory courses
As Pro-Palestinian encampments spread to more than 20 UK universities, a new organisation of Jewish academics has formed over concerns around the rise of antisemitism on campuses, and another warning against ‘dangerous rhetoric’ from government
Universities are struggling financially amid frozen domestic fees and growing political hostility to international students. But while the public finances are stretched, July’s general election could allow a policy reset. In the first of two articles (part two here), four senior figures suggest what a new government might realistically do
Members of US House issue bipartisan demand for details of private foundation giving $1 million annually using controversial Chinese company’s donations
Canberra should not stifle university revenue while unrolling expensive equity reforms, says implementation committee member
House education committee, in new front for attacking academia, backs right-wing analysis that alleges political tilt in Truman and Rhodes awards
Economist questions whether private institutions’ focus on profitable social science subjects matches labour market demands
Ministers urged to resist policies that will ‘massively overcorrect’ student numbers as key migration statistics unlikely to reflect reality of institutions’ declining enrolments
Those of us who stay on post-study give far more to our adopted country than we have been able to give to our home nations, says Elena Rodriguez-Falcon
Education secretary uses Education World Forum speech to praise benefits overseas students bring as government considers making changes to the graduate visa
Nation’s historically high level of shutdowns and consolidations overwhelmingly remains a private-sector malady, but states showing signs that old certainties may fall away
Figures indicate limited scope for growth in international enrolments, as administrators strive to balance the books
The troubled excellence initiative has approved only one new institution since 2020. Has the government lost interest, asks an observer
Funding problems and corruption dog sector, but ruling party manifesto stays silent
‘Shockingly bad legislation’ gives ministers power to favour certain disciplines
Will waning power of Scottish National Party fracture the consensus around one of its most closely guarded policies?
We should improve the system while we’re examining it, critics argue
Amid a large number of competing priorities for the next government, focusing on skills and communities is probably the only way for institutions to secure the support they need, conference hears
Universities are crying out for consistency, something resembling certainty and a plan for the way forward, says Graham Galbraith
Brian Bell tells reporters that scrapping visa would only have a modest effect on immigration numbers anyway, given large impact of changes already introduced
Government embraces domestic growth, needs-based funding and a commission to drive it all, but firm commitments remain limited
Politicians promise to support Hong Kong’s international education goals, while reminding universities to foster patriotism towards China
Universities call for end to ‘toxic’ uncertainty over future of post-study work route following publication of MAC report
Everything you need to know as the Migration Advisory Committee publishes its highly anticipated review
Highly anticipated independent report opts for status quo option in boost for universities, after finding no evidence system is being widely abused
Latest proposal, unveiled on eve of federal budget, highlights revenue constraints facing universities and colleges
THE analysis reveals how entry rates have improved much faster in Labour-held constituencies than in Conservative ones since 2010
Proposed legislation ‘unnecessary’ because existing arrangements already include caps, says strategist
Despite claims of political appointments, no party seems to want to make interference in universities an election issue, says Mukhtar Ahmad
Universities losing income from international students would have to slash their R&D spending, letter to chancellor warns
Temperatures soar despite the winter chills, as each side accuses its opponents of extremism
Universities’ financial get-out-of-jail card no longer works, as governments in Canberra and elsewhere turn their backs on foreign students
University insists senate decision to refrain from institutional stance safeguards academic freedom
Intimidation of longstanding civic institutions belies a traditional conservative emphasis on small government and free speech, says Andrew Seligsohn
Long-serving leader sentenced after quashing investigation of former USP administrators
New requirement ‘just the latest lever to reduce net migration’
Public supports getting firms that hire graduates to foot higher education funding bill, says union research
Prime minister summons sector leaders to Downing Street as campus protests spread, demanding disciplinary action against students found to be inciting hatred
Even a favourable MAC report may not relieve political pressure on government to act further on international student numbers, risking ‘enormous damage right across the sector’
Critics’ claim that research on British policy in Northern Ireland will be influenced by ministers is incorrect, says Ian McBride
Biden backs Republican narrative of excessive antisemitism in demonstrations, while California tries to uncover pro-Israel attackers
Right-wing thinktank argues government, not universities, should be put in control of student visa numbers to ‘reduce the potential for abuse’
Kyriakos Pierrakakis tells THE that controversial reforms will help to make country a higher education destination
Vice-chancellors refute claims that the selection process for their roles is politically driven
Ivy League university at centre of nationwide series of student demonstrations will try for smaller events away from campus encampment
Councillors urge government not to place restrictions on post-study work rights
While the government plans measures to relieve placement poverty and student debt, observers also expect higher visa fees and financial capacity bar
The BJP’s ideological pressure is causing religion and politics to intrude into academia, risking a disastrous brain drain, says Eldho Mathews
While indexation change was widely anticipated, backdating of the measure was not
End of prime minister’s two-decade term brings reflection on sector’s rapid development but also its enduring challenges
Historians to be granted full access to state archives, but critics question relationship to controversial Legacy Act
President says ‘order must prevail’ after police clear UCLA encampment
Tough decade-old experience with police violence taught California universities the value of restraint, though divisive politics may already be straining its ability to keep its ideals
