Europe

Departing Manchester vice-chancellor discusses sector finances, pay gaps and letting go after 14 years

Heavy hitters joining key higher education ministries raises hopes that new government can get to grips with issues quickly

University and College Union and Unison want improvement on 2.5 per cent minimum rise

Mariyah Ali, a Muslim undergraduate student, argued that ending the protest would infringe her rights under the Equality Act

Top-ranked institution extends parental leave while also pledging action on fixed-term contracts, housing shortages and visa costs

Students show rising levels of satisfaction with courses at UK universities

Far-off trial date leaves uncertainty hanging over claimants and universities as new legal ruling issued

Experts can see that years of academic work and psychological preparation helped the football team in their recent victory over Switzerland, and could prove key against the Netherlands

Institutions put renewed hope in international collaboration after voters reject Marine Le Pen’s National Rally

Collection of essays honouring Lord Kerslake calls for redrawing of incentives to support universities’ work in their local communities, including possible levy on international students’ fees

Ease of entry encourages access, and most universities have enough places to guarantee entry without requiring personal statements, says Tim Leunig

Conservative peer steps down following long-running criticism of his political affiliation