Researchers must meet MPs’ growing appetite for research evidence

Economic policy is boosting political interest in science, but researchers must bear in mind the time pressures on MPs, says Tracey Brown.

US representation almost doubles among ERC team grant winners

Successful research projects in scheme designed to foster collaboration involve 21 US-based grantees, up from 12 in 2024

‘Inherently inflationary’ algorithms risk degree credibility – OfS

Two London universities deemed to have breached new rules on safeguarding qualifications as regulator sounds alarm over how degree classifications are calculated

‘Red flags’ over teaching partnership with Chinese university

Macquarie insists due diligence on joint institute has been ‘comprehensive’, despite partner’s links with surveillance research

Nottingham suspends music, language and nursing courses

University says financial uncertainties continue as government’s proposed student levy will ‘wipe out any benefits’ from rising tuition fees

Global science ambitions need investment, Hong Kong forum told

City leader outlines how government is making help available for universities to recruit top scientists and researchers

Student success leaders worry about affordability and diversity

Universities ‘should host, not participate in ideological fights’

Facilitating face-to-face discussions key to ensuring students can have tricky conversations, says founder of new viewpoint diversity centre

Locked out of archives, scholars forced to study Russia from afar

Complete shutdown in access since invasion of Ukraine has transformed Russian studies, say historians finding ways to keep discipline going

‘Critical’ business partnerships help expand universities’ reach

Qantas and McDonald’s move into Australian higher education delivery, offering institutions employer-led pathways and potential new income streams

As Jewish academics, we reject the weaponisation of antisemitism

Universities should adopt proportionate anti-racist measures informed by the diverse voices of those most affected, say Michael Rosen, Catherine Rottenberg and Des Freedman 

Union warned over first-of-its-kind pro-Palestine strike ballot

UCU branch at risk of overstepping mandate, critics fear, as it defends student accused of misconduct during King’s College London protest

Canadian budget cuts international student cap by more than half

New target for study permits down to 150,000 a year as Carney’s government shows little sign of reducing pressure on overseas enrolments

Food insecurity linked with higher student dropout rates

Lack of access to food exacerbating health and academic challenges for students who are already socio-economically deprived, say authors

Profit seen as ‘primary focus’ of Australian universities

Most voters believe universities are unduly focused on revenue and their students shoulder an excessive share, survey finds