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Anonymisation or even quotas could level the playing field, but fragmentation of college processes threatens a reversal in decades of gains, says Alan Baker

Chapter of Sexual Misconduct in Academia was previously withdrawn after academic claimed he was identified

Majority of respondents to survey worry loose affiliation criteria for Research Excellence Framework could open door to ‘buying in’ star talent

Labour’s shadow education secretary promises to prioritise sector finances in government, but says taxpayer-funded rescue missions ‘not necessary’

On-site childcare is seen as vital for meeting equality and access goals, but with funding squeezed and demand unpredictable, many institutions are deciding the costs outweigh the benefits

University leaders anticipate financial challenges as government invests elsewhere, with job losses and course cuts expected

Current over-regulation is stifling innovation in a sector that has the potential to become just as renowned as UK higher education, says Alex Proudfoot

Failure to raise fees or increase direct funding will see resources per domestic student fall to their lowest level since 2005, report warns

Institute for Fiscal Studies says big rise in interest accrued on student loans is direct result of high nominal interest rates

While idea of shifting from bibliometrics to peer review welcomed, questions over trust and funding loom large

Postgraduate researchers with non-visible disabilties often struggle to access proper employee-type support, says University and College Union report

Department for Education figures also show that UK course with highest average salary after five years pays seven times more than the course with the lowest