Two-thirds of UCU branches pull out of nationwide strikes Several major universities face disruption at start of the academic year but appetite for taking action begins to fragment By Tom Williams 22 September
Next generation of humanities scholars ‘imperilled’ by PhD cuts Arts and Humanities Research Council funding ‘has been some sort of oasis, but it too is now quickly drying up’ By Jack Grove 22 September
UK charity rescues 210 Ukrainian academics in ‘busiest year’ Universities step in to offer placements for those fleeing Russian invasion By Tom Williams 21 September
Record numbers of students secure degree place through clearing Many students who achieve grades requested by original offer choosing to release themselves into clearing, figures show By Patrick Jack 21 September
Let us join, Leicester vice-chancellor tells Russell Group Nishan Canagarajah says expansion of prestigious UK university grouping to include his institution is long overdue By Jack Grove 21 September
King’s College London and UCU agree deal to end marking boycott Staff secure increases in London weighting, childcare subsidies and more parental leave By Tom Williams 20 September
Arts and Humanities Research Council cuts funded PhDs by quarter UK funder will support fewer PhD studentships as cost pressures from reduced funding and higher doctoral stipends bite By Jack Grove 20 September
AI writing services proliferating despite essay mill bans Universities should target major platforms that continue to host adverts for contract cheating companies, finds UCL report By Tom Williams 20 September
Aria must not be ‘a castle in a desert’, warns Mazzucato Leading economist says new innovation agency needs to be surrounded by a stable ecosystem to enjoy success By Patrick Jack 20 September
Why don’t universities value senior research-only staff? The only way to get a permanent contract seems to be to take a teaching position. But that isn’t where my skills or interests lie, says Vanessa Baxter By Vanessa Baxter 20 September
Degrees resume as college works to ‘resolve’ financial issues Schumacher College, which is run by the Dartington Trust, delayed the start of several courses by one day By Patrick Jack 19 September
Twenty-four grand job? It’s all right, say UK graduates New graduate employment measure indicates that university leavers working in education and healthcare find their work most meaningful, with some jobs usually considered ‘highly skilled’ falling short By Patrick Jack 19 September