Ucas offers post-qualification applications and January term start Alternative option proposed by UK admissions service would see students applying before receiving results but selecting preferred choice afterwards By Chris Havergal 9 November
Business schools squeezed for more cash despite enrolment woes Parent institutions have increased their share of business school earnings, but external circumstances are putting pressure on that model By Anna McKie 9 November
Is ‘Covid-secure’ teaching really best for student well-being? Scientists say pandemic-related restrictions call into question Westminster government’s claim that face-to-face tuition is vital for mental health By Anna McKie 9 November
To combat racial inequality, university classrooms must be more inclusive When teachers ignore offensive language, we are complicit in making the classroom unsafe, say Mariangela Palladino and Shalini Sharma By Mariangela Palladino 7 November
Big data era ‘overturns scientific paradigm’ With digital devices generating data from the world at an unprecedented rate, what it means to be a scientist has changed, conference hears By David Matthews 6 November
One in six international students in UK start course overseas Research finds that China and Malaysia account for the largest number of international students coming to the UK through offshore partnerships By Ellie Bothwell 6 November
University ombudsman set to allow group complaints from students Office for the Independent Adjudicator proposes new system as it expects high volume of grievances relating to Covid-19 disruption By Anna McKie 5 November
Industry job cuts in pandemic ‘push postgraduates to academia’ Bleak economic outlook is swaying PhD candidates towards a university career despite sector difficulties, indicates a survey of UK research students By Jack Grove 5 November
Giving universities lead on vocational HE ‘could pivot post-92s’ Policy Exchange report from v-c on Augar panel calls for English universities, not further education colleges, to be responsible for Level 4 and 5 provision By John Morgan 5 November
Germany defends system of ‘distributed excellence’ Nation opts for strength in depth across the country instead of topping global rankings, argues sector head By David Matthews 4 November
Blended learning here to stay, say UK sector leaders Pandemic to have lasting impact, but vice-chancellors warn of challenges ahead By Anna McKie 4 November
Fears of universities going bust ‘reignited if students leave’ Head of higher education at Lloyds Banking Group says pandemic’s impact on student experience ‘hugely concerning’ By John Morgan 4 November