Europe

Home Office won’t commit to continuing support as fresh tranche of applicants gain offers at top universities

Some institutions respond to ‘explosive’ demand for MRes courses by expanding programmes, exacerbating concerns about potential government crackdown

Complaints over ‘price increases’ and open access models spur UK institutions to walk away from offer from publishing giant, despite nationally negotiated agreement

Buyers remain keen on UK higher education despite financial turmoil – but bringing in private equity can create challenges for educators

With a thoughtful strategy, Greece could become a leading Mediterranean destination for those seeking European qualifications, says Ianis Matsoukas

Sharp increases in outlay in recent years along with changes to the English system put pressure on Wales to ensure student loans ‘remain sustainable’, says report

Institutions reliant on cross-subsidy model need to learn how to adapt to policy changes more quickly, says Universities UK chief

Half of Russell Group universities accept record number of undergraduates, according to end-of-cycle admissions figures

University claims staff are in breach of contract for failing to reorganise lectures lost during recent industrial action

Union leader says Southend campus closure will ‘take the heart out of the town’

UK international education champion Steve Smith defends new strategy from criticism that it ‘lacks substance’

Fee freezes bring down spend per student, as overall funding for education in England reaches historic lows