Europe

Researcher finds that impressive enrolment numbers conceal the tiny profit margins earned by UK universities operating abroad

Board of Journal of Informetrics plans to launch a rival title

Cutting the UK out of transnational networks will only accelerate post-Brexit isolation, say rectors in Berlin

Brexit is an opportunity for universities to show what they do best: support the economy, bridge international divides and drive innovation, says Smita Jamdar

Duplicate titles are being set up to get around new open-access requirements, European Commission’s envoy warns

University spokesman says decision also covers donations but does not affect ongoing partnerships

Country moves away from subscriptions and towards ‘publish and read’ model

Latest Hesa data also reveal that part-time enrolments are now below 500,000

Reforms to the French university admission system have ushered in greater selectivity in an attempt to address high dropout rates. But without adequate filtering by family background, will this disproportionately favour the elite? David Matthews reports from Paris

PA Consulting survey finds many leaders see outright university closures as ‘politically and socially unconscionable’

Survey of more than 5,000 UK researchers finds about half keep working when they are unwell

Hyper-selective universities help create the outrageous arrogance of some politicians. A bit of randomness in the process could lead to more humble leaders, argues David Matthews