Europe

Abolishing predicted grades system would help poorer students, says Angela Rayner

Leader, who will relinquish post in September 2020, credited with leaving institution in ‘very strong’ position

Pan-continental prosperity will suffer if the UK’s near-absence from the European University project is a sign of things to come, says Martin Paul

New warden of London institution also announces levy on single-use plastic

University says scheme will give junior academics ‘opportunity to experience life as a full-time lecturer’, but critics suspect REF link

Newcastle’s Jane Robinson wants to work strategically with local partners to help address north east’s post-industrial challenges

The prime minster’s speech offers a reminder of Vote Leave’s pledges on UK science, and misleading words about EU support, John Morgan writes

Consultation options look to reduce administrative burden of flagship scheme

UK admissions processes haven’t changed for decades but a new system will demand flexibility for the shifting policy landscape and fluctuating demographics, says Chris Husbands 

Research leaders welcome announcements but warn of impact of no-deal departure

Universities, already facing upheaval on several other fronts, fear imminent plans could make it far harder to recruit students

Fees are seen by some as a proxy for quality, so an increase might not be all that bad, says Hepi report