Stop fee levy hostility despite £300 million hit, v-cs told

Flat £925 charge seen as better outcome for sector overall, but institutions least able to absorb the cost expected to be hit the hardest

Adopt ‘radical task force’ model to cut HE regulation, says ex v-c

Body mirrored on one being set up to oversee nuclear power could help universities avoid ‘excessive’ bureaucracy, according to Nigel Thrift

Bailout conditions restrict compulsory redundancies at Dundee

University told to come up with a plan for financial recovery before it enforces more job losses

Arab University Rankings 2026: results announced

Even with boosts in investment and research, can ‘Vision 2030’ really propel universities into the global elite?

Arab University Rankings 2026: vision and vigour

As they respond to global challenges including climate change and food security, universities are driving progress across the Arab region, writes Ellie Bothwell

Universities are paying the price for UK’s dire economic straits

After a shambolic Budget day, it is hardly surprising that universities have been landed with a costly and overcomplicated international student levy, writes Nick Hillman

New grants worth £1,000 as fees set to pass £10K in two years

Fee caps for next two academic years confirmed by government post-budget, as students fear extra support will ‘barely scratch the surface’

Universities making ‘bad’ investments in new AI technologies

Institutions urged to take a step back and think about what they are trying to achieve before ‘jumping on AI bandwagon’

International student levy set at £925 per student from 2028

Chancellor confirms details of controversial tax on income from overseas students, while universities also expect to be hit by changes to pension tax rules

Smith: Governance failures contributed to financial challenges

Skills minister also promises to work with sector to help improve international student compliance ahead of levy introduction

‘Admitting to problems’ will help Arab universities move forward

Allegations of corruption and concerns about academic integrity will not be addressed without frank conversations, says university president

Independence worries persist as parliament considers Atec bill

New legislation creating Australian commission represents ‘the obliteration of the idea that universities have purposes independent of government’, critics say

Are diversity essays disappearing from admissions? Not yet

Arab University Rankings 2026 digital edition

A vision for the future is a key theme for universities in this year’s Arab University Rankings. As global challenges impact higher education, it is institutions with a clear strategy that will drive...

New figures ‘disguise’ scale of temporary employment contracts

Norwegian government celebrates fall in temporary employment rates but academics say they don’t reflect reality