Chris Skidmore returns as universities minister in UK government MP moved back to old brief after less than seven weeks away, replacing Jo Johnson By Chris Havergal 10 September
European Union appoints combined education and research supremo Mariya Gabriel to take on role with increased ‘weight and visibility’ By Chris Havergal 10 September
UK’s plan for ‘mandatory’ research ethics training dropped Consultation raised concerns that proposal was too prescriptive and bureaucratic By Jack Grove 10 September
Professors’ protest forces out new university head Göttingen loses president-elect and chair of search committee after legal challenge By David Matthews 10 September
Oxford and Cambridge aim to halve rich versus poor entry gap Thirty universities subject to ‘enhanced monitoring’ on admissions by English regulator By Chris Havergal 9 September
UK set to miss fundraising goal but ‘heading in right direction’ Case president says vice-chancellors must provide strong support for philanthropy By Nick Mayo 9 September
Does the postgraduate premium really exist? A new survey of employers raises questions about the labour market value of higher degrees, says Tristram Hooley By Tristram Hooley 9 September
Goldsmiths occupation ‘just the start’ in tackling inequality Other universities could face protests if they do not address racial disparities, says campaigner By Anna McKie 8 September
Technology must adapt to meet society’s needs With responsible research and innovation at the heart of its mission, TUM is investing and adapting to meet society’s needs, says Thomas Hofmann By Thomas Hofmann 6 September
Heriot-Watt names QC to review appointment of sex abuse professor Kevin O’Gorman due to be sentenced on 18 September By John Morgan 6 September
Exit wound: Jo Johnson quitting hurts PM and raises HE policy questions John Morgan looks at why the universities and science minister’s comeback was so short and what his exit means By John Morgan 5 September
Jo Johnson quits as universities minister and MP Prime minister’s brother cites ‘unresolvable tension’ between ‘family loyalty and the national interest’ By John Morgan 5 September
