Slash wasteful IT spend and invest in academics instead – expert Former government adviser says a modest cut in operating costs could allow for a doubling of the number of UK academics By Tom Williams 16 April
Create European institute for AI research, Brussels told Artificial intelligence infrastructure currently dominated by corporations, scientific advisory group warns By Emily Dixon 16 April
Glasgow principal Sir Anton Muscatelli announces retirement Long-serving leader will not seek fourth term, with handover scheduled for September 2025 By Patrick Jack 15 April
Black vice-chancellor eyes new generation of minority researchers David Mba creates fully funded PhD studentships after taking reins at Birmingham City University By Patrick Jack 15 April
UK urged to signal participation in Horizon Europe successor Stirling principal warns against repeat of post-Brexit inclusion but concedes ministers will need to see details of next framework programme By Emily Dixon 12 April
Bounceback in days UK academics spend at public events Data reveals the amount of days academics devote to public events, but have scholars become ‘apathetic’ towards civic engagement activities? By Patrick Jack 12 April
Gaza scrutiny ‘adding to pressure on university leaders’ Amid high-profile resignations, presidents face increased pressure over public statements By Emily Dixon 11 April
Proportion of female winners of top ERC grants dips UK-based recipients of Advanced Grants will still have to move institution to secure Brussels funding, despite Horizon Europe association deal By Patrick Jack 11 April
Students back employer levy to fund English higher education Hepi report on funding options, aimed at stopping politicians from ‘keeping shtum’, sees v-c back a graduate tax as ‘genuinely progressive’ By Patrick Jack 11 April
The OfS’ free speech guidance for English universities goes too far The regulator’s example scenarios fail to acknowledge the harm that even lawful speech can cause on campus, say Naomi Waltham-Smith and James Murray By Naomi Waltham-Smith 11 April
Universities tear up academic calendars to offer flexible study Changing term dates leaves staff fearing extra workload pressures and encroachments on research time and summer breaks By Tom Williams 11 April
Evaristo fears Goldsmiths cuts imperil black literature master’s Booker Prize-winning author is latest arts leader to speak out against job shedding at celebrated university By Tom Williams 10 April