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Demand from some countries has fallen by three-quarters, Ucas data show

THE forum hears Manchester v-c spotlight social sciences and humanities, plus universities’ local roles, in vision for post-pandemic future

Contractual agreement guarantees associate lecturers pay rise and annual salaries, following recent delay and five years of negotiations

Democratic administration had promised a more welcoming attitude but is also balancing scepticism towards China

‘Significant change’ at college highlights dwindling of former government aim for ‘challenger institutions’

Australian university limits journals accepted for doctorates amid mounting concern among academics

Creation of a new international society dedicated to boredom studies suggests the subject is thriving, says founder

Women leave STEM at transition stage from university to work, Australian study finds

Pulitzer-winning journalist, citing embarrassment of UNC controversy, instead joins Ta-Nehisi Coates at top HBCU

Restrictions on face-to-face teaching, advice to wear masks, and social distancing rules all to be lifted in higher education

Former chair of government review sees ‘turning point’ on scale of Tony Blair’s target for half of young people to enter HE

Authorities probe competition implications, as plagiarism giant insists it needs scale to meet customer demands

Senior scientists say severe shortage of junior scientists from European Union threatens quality of UK research

Researchers argue that classroom design must encourage interaction between students and lecturers

After claims Sheffield leaders aim to be ‘M&S, not Aldi’ brand, critics point to earlier withdrawal from AMRC training centre extension

University accused of treating students ‘with disdain’ with many left without results and others without complete transcripts, as marking boycott remains unresolved

Report looking at hidden aspects of admissions data finds some universities and courses are faring better than others

A year-and-a-half into pandemic, some students still need permission to leave their university, with weekends often the only opportunity

After FBI admissions in Tennessee case, Arizona-led survey aims to see how badly US was hurt by Trump enforcement

New project shines light on the discrimination and inequalities faced by precariously employed researchers at UK universities

City state’s first university of the arts to be the more than the sum of its parts

The $800 million deal could prompt further consolidation within sector, experts say

Chemistry laureate George Smith argues a publicly funded system would more than pay for itself by ending monopoly pricing in pharmaceuticals

Science and Technology Committee says Sir Andrew Mackenzie must improve knowledge of research issues and avoid potential conflicts of interest

Academics bemoan softly-softly reforms to ‘fundamentally broken system’

Lord Storey says he would be happy for government to take over legislation ‘as issue is more important than the politics of it’

New data show UK institutions lost between a quarter and half of their income from areas such as accommodation and catering

In unprecedented comments ahead of federal elections in September, Anja Karliczek applauds university that shuttered its institute

Research uncovers tipping point in distant relations between overseas and local learners

UCU says postgraduate researchers should be given terms and conditions ‘comparable’ with employees

Now concerned about impact of runaway artificial intelligence, diplomat worries scientific advances have overtaken capacity for reflection on their impact

Deal worth £130 million reflects financial woes of UK educational organisation

Universities welcome government support for students and higher education sector

Weeks of protests end in victory for 1619 Project creator and advocates of academic freedom and racial awareness

Normally static sector’s landscape sees uncharacteristically rapid change as new standards take effect

Half a year into office, moves on student loans, LGBTQ rights and foreign academics counter progressive image

As row over redundancies shows no sign of easing, academics see deeper-rooted problems of mismanagement

Eminent judge’s departure follows Australian university’s decision to fund new campus development while discarding staff

Sheffield corporate services head to join UK sector technology body

After 17 years as Ivy League leader, daughter of Holocaust survivor parlays extensive ties to Biden

Incoming Australian vice-chancellor no stranger to foreign revenue challenges because he deals with same issues in current job

New European Research Council president has proven record of innovation and leadership, says European Commission lead for science

Panellists provide concrete expression of their commitment to cooperative working, ‘values-driven dialogue’ and the courage to speak truth to power

Letter to council says there has been a ‘deliberate breach’ of university policies in redundancy dispute

Performance can help explore academic questions, say advocates, but the field still lacks full acceptance in the corridors of power and policymaking

Australian report warns that students and academics alike are learning to stay silent

Deal will enable for-profit provider 2U to reach almost 40 million learners on edX 

SFC sector review set up by Scottish government calls for more strategic approach, but does not advocate nationally planned mergers

Ambitious plans should enable research centre to apply its unique insights to ‘contemporary cultural, political and social understanding’

Hepi number two to succeed Greg Walker at mission group

Alumnus and established academic to take the helm at highly ranked university

Wave of money is ‘truly unprecedented’, says Italian rectors’ head, but some worry the money is too focused on technology transfer and that national plans overlap

Academic scientists, frustrated by years of lean budgets, again urged to value stimulating corporate innovation

While not complete or explained, Boston-Oakland partnership may ease major technology-university bottleneck

Restrictions reimposed as isolated infections trigger domino effect

Calls to use US federal research spending in universities to boost heartland regions gain political traction

Universities come under pressure to investigate scholars’ ties

Boris Johnson’s new ministerial council has revived discussion over who controls science spending and whether industrial strategy requires government to start ‘picking winners’

Australian state’s audit reveals that the early financial benefits of Covid can outweigh the losses

But modelling at US university would mean more classes being scheduled at 7am