Europe

Minister says universities ‘will no longer be able to hide if their teaching quality is not up to the world-class standard that we expect’

Brexit has provided the ‘stimulation’ for higher education institutions in the two countries to ramp up their relationship

Universities anticipate much greater scrutiny of teaching outcomes, potentially even ‘peer review’ of lectures

Pro-science party failed to make inroads against populist movements

Leading psychiatrist Sir Simon Wessely raises concern about ‘over-professionalisation and over-medicalisation of normal emotions’

Further walkouts would target exam period between April and June

Disappointment after European Parliament, which must ratify Brexit deal, strikes tougher than hoped for line against the UK

The next warden of Rhodes House on growing up in a family of political refugees and why universities must prepare graduates to be good citizens

Analysis of THE World University Rankings data shows number of women leading highest-ranking institutions has waned

Concern about scholars being ‘put in a position of proxy border guards’

USS dispute has also revealed deep divides among vice-chancellors on way forward for the sector, experts say

Latest Hesa data reveal big jump in staff with a doctorate, although numbers remain static at some institutions