Brexit department lacks scientific adviser as talks get under way UK government ‘negligent’ to begin negotiations to leave EU without key role being filled, campaigners say By Holly Else 18 July
Ten trends transforming international student mobility Even in an unpredictable world, there are clues about the future of student movement, says Anna Esaki-Smith By Anna Esaki-Smith 16 July
One in four Norwegian humanities researchers ‘never publishes’ Major evaluation of country’s research landscape also found that internationalisation was a key area for improvement By Ellie Bothwell 16 July
Universities must value their students more than their reputation In the competition to boost their reputations, are universities in danger of forgetting their students? asks Juan Manuel Mora By Juan Manuel Mora 15 July
Andrew Adonis attacks ‘greed’ of £450K Bath v-c Labour peer calls for funding council intervention on Glynis Breakwell’s salary By John Morgan 14 July
Chief executive of UK’s Student Loans Company suspended Steve Lamey put on leave ‘pending an investigation into concerns which have been raised’ By Chris Havergal 13 July
Applications to UK universities down 4 per cent, says Ucas EU applications drop 5 per cent post-Brexit, as numbers of mature and nursing applicants also decline By Simon Baker 13 July
Sector leaders debate: how can universities weather the storm? Round table discusses challenges of changing job market and political instability By Jo Faragher 13 July
THE survey: one in three English v-cs backs Labour plan to scrap fees Half of university leaders surveyed say £9,000 system is unsustainable, showing widespread desire for major reform By John Morgan 13 July
You've got three months off, right? Why not spend it in Magaluf! With the holiday season upon us, five academics suggest some unique destinations you may want to consider – or perhaps not By Contributors 13 July
Justine Greening: Labour’s free tuition plan ‘threat to access’ Education secretary warns against following Scotland’s no-fees policy in England By John Morgan 12 July
Cambridge plans postgraduate growth to counter financial worries University cites Brexit as factor causing financial uncertainty – but also as recruitment ‘opportunity’ By John Morgan 12 July
