Europe

More than 50 rectors with no international publications continuously tweet pro-government messages, reflecting country’s waning academic freedom

Two decades of Bologna-driven programme accreditation has proved that universities can be trusted to assure their quality, says Michèle Wera 

Accusations led to disciplinary hearings for both president and chief financial officer

Fearful of lagging behind the US and China, the continent now has multiple Darpa-like agencies. But they face challenges securing political independence, funding, and turning prototypes into reality

Rules requiring students to show their faces during online lessons are misguided, says Mark Heaton

Figures from survey of universities and firms suggest big downturn in activity in some sectors  

MPs say institutions are wasting money on things like car parking spaces and meditation rooms

Guitarist who found fame with the Futureheads has set up a degree course with Sunderland to give north-eastern students a taste of music industry and campus life

New research framework programme due to begin on 1 January

Committee will identify potential partnerships and funding sources to support field in a possible victory for campaigners against closure

Executive chair says funder will ‘smooth bridge’ to creation of UK’s own ‘discovery fund’ if country does not to associate to Horizon Europe 

Analysis from University of Portsmouth suggests regular testing and support for isolating students has limited spread to wider public