Europe

Academics establish deal with social network that will allow ‘insider’ scholars to filter data given to researchers

Combining egalitarian access, prized vocational education and elite research universities, the ‘Swiss paradox’ may offer international lessons

Evidence from German Excellence Initiative suggests elite status rubs off on student perception – even if this is irrational

Struggle to engage effectively highlighted by study comparing Twitter use with other disciplines

Data is latest evidence uncertainty caused by the referendum result has cost British academics

Emma Briant defends actions over exchanges with key figures from Leave.EU and Cambridge Analytica parent

Analysts are optimistic that the expert panel convened to reassess the USS deficit could deliver significant change, although others are less convinced

Acting vice-chancellor promises to ‘listen’ to staff concerns after academic body agrees to shelve no-confidence vote until June

Katie Perrior says tuition fees are a ‘crazy subject’ for Conservatives to tackle Labour over in England

Despite errors exaggerating results by factor of 10, Adam Perkins says findings remain ‘statistically significant’

Labour attacks department’s green light for ‘University Campus of Football Business’ name

Branches call for return to collegiality from senior management to avoid repeat of industrial action