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Concerns that UK’s £2 billion annual quality-related funding stream could be cut allayed by Research England’s budget increase

Reviving caps could ‘backfire’ if Treasury given more control over what courses universities run, says former universities minister

As higher education institutions shed thousands of jobs, we track developments and bring together latest analysis with resources for affected staff and students

Total of £8.8 billion given to UK’s main research funder a real-terms cut but likely to be viewed favourably amid Whitehall spending reductions

Key parliamentary ally seeks explanation over apparent discrepancies in reporting of consultancy spend

OfS finding that university failed to uphold its free speech duties prompts others into reviewing policies that some believe were ‘copied and pasted’

Recently published jobs data shows difficulties of securing Oxbridge role, plus characteristics of those most likely to be successful

Latest figures reveal damage to student numbers from dependants ban, with one university seeing enrolments fall by almost 80 per cent

Universities let students down if they fail to prepare them for the future workplace, LSE conference hears

‘Financial resilience’ strategies needed as survey finds vast majority of institutions expecting staff and capital expenditure to increase in next five years

New consortium will seek to ‘supercharge’ efforts to address lack of black researchers in UK academia

Institutions ‘not always aware of the scale of the challenges involved’, regulator warns, as financial crisis exacerbates likelihood of bankruptcies

Sending students abroad has become a priority for policymakers, but can they convince Japan’s youth? 

‘Transactional’ approach to funding reform unlikely to lead to ‘radical’ changes, according to Universities UK president

Three-quarters of teachers in the capital predict at least half their class will go into higher education, according to new polling

No word on whether US research partnerships must be registered for possible veto, after American authorities suspend contracts on ideological grounds

Shadow skills minister calls for end to post-study work visa and denounces changes to apprenticeship funding as he settles in to new role

Leading institution plans to save £20 million over two years, with 200 professional services staff expected to depart

Now-closed private provider also documented education students working in cafes, clothes shops and building firms as part of their course

‘Hard-fought’ result no reason to ‘lose focus’ in a ‘turbulent and often unpredictable environment’, says Monash v-c

Call to make UK student transfers easier as report finds lack of career options central reason behind post-university remorse

Surveyed professional staff blame constant restructuring for escalating administrative burden and deteriorating administrative efficiency

Outgoing president of the University of Toronto discusses Canada’s international student restrictions, impact of second Trump term and prospect of more ‘bad surprises’ awaiting his successor

University and College Union says plans to slash jobs and merge departments go ‘too deep, too fast’

Union urges senior management to rule out compulsory redundancies following cash injection

Leaked plans for the return of Trump-branded university in Danish territory hailed by MAGA supporters despite academics’ concerns

Country becomes UK’s biggest provider of EU students, thanks to rising interest in studying north of the border

Apparent recovery owes much to bump in government funding, and may prove short-lived as international earnings tumble

Seven in 10 institutions allow students to take remote tests unsupervised, casting doubt on ‘validity’ of degrees, study finds

Call for rethink over how funder’s money is used to underwrite professors’ salaries, as overhaul of key schemes continues

‘Problematic’ lack of skills and knowledge over online security prompts move to create shared service

Warnings lack of independence could stifle new government body as it attempts to unite sector to tackle skills gaps

All four major English-speaking study destinations hit as students increasingly look for other options, according to new government figures