USS: v-cs push through UK university pension cuts despite strikes Dispute over future of Universities Superannuation Scheme far from over, says union By Chris Havergal 22 February
Imperial College London finance chief quits after bullying report Chair acknowledges that publication ‘caused renewed disquiet, frustration and anger’ By Chris Havergal 22 February
UK funders seek views on ‘rolling’ research excellence framework Staggering REF over multiple years could cut costs and reduce ‘perverse’ hiring practices, consultation suggests By Jack Grove 22 February
Labour reform creates uncertainty for 25,000 Spanish researchers Job insecurity has been exacerbated by legislation intended to end it, with universities facing spiralling recontracting costs and no extra funding By Ben Upton 22 February
Examiners quit en masse over Queen Mary’s threats to freeze pay Tone of threats ‘of a different calibre than before’ says examiner who left her QMUL post By Pola Lem 22 February
‘Rethink needed’ on UK pension cuts as USS scheme rebounds Improving deficit of Universities Superannuation Scheme post-pandemic strengthens case for further valuation, says union By Jack Grove 21 February
Turkey ‘needs central control’ to stem academic ‘inbreeding’ Academic productivity hamstrung by nepotism, according to author of recent study By Ben Upton 20 February
Universities are key to building a successful European future The Covid experience has strengthened common values and accelerated unification in European higher education, says Ferruccio Resta By Ferruccio Resta 20 February
Christ Church, Oxford must separate church from college The Martyn Percy saga underlines the need for the academic body to be led by one of their own, says Brian Martin By Brian Martin 19 February
‘Great resignation’ turn to short courses boosts FutureLearn outlook Younger learners seeking to reskill and upskill brighten UK online education provider’s fortunes, says new CEO Andy Hancock By Jack Grove 18 February
European universities must embrace truly equal partnerships with Africa A joint EU-AU document places universities in the vanguard of increased intercontinental collaboration, says Jan Palmowski By Jan Palmowski 18 February
Happiness course ‘protected’ student well-being during pandemic Running Bristol programme online still helped with student well-being compared with control group, study suggests By Simon Baker 17 February