Europe

John Morgan looks at reports PM may ‘soften’ stance on students and net migration figures 

Peer review process punishes academics who ‘challenge the dogma’ of their field, scientists claim

On the eve of the first round of France’s presidential elections, Matthew Reisz considers its complex higher education sector and the appetite among politicians, institutions and academics for reform

Government concessions needed ‘if it is not to lose its bill’, senior Labour peer warns

Hungarian prime minister says the ‘milk has curdled’ with institution’s support for immigrants

John Morgan looks at how the HE Bill's future, the impact of Brexit and Labour's fee plans are all election issues for universities

Government pressured for concessions to avert defeat on amendment to HE Bill 

University’s head of Brexit strategy urges universities to apply pressure over ‘essential’ priority

UUK poll ahead of key Commons vote finds only 26 per cent see students ‘as immigrants’

Global academic leaders have found themselves powerless against Hungary’s government

University of Gibraltar vice-chancellor Daniella Tilbury reflects on how Brexit negotiations are awakening old insecurities

HEA expert says universities may not want to jeopardise good institutional rating