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Union says at least 5,000 students will not graduate this summer, but employers’ poll suggests disruption is ‘isolated’ and ‘limited’

Designers say pre-application lottery is the best way to reduce costs without compromising on the quality of projects or the diversity of grantees

English regulator ‘making it up as it goes along’, critics say

Chief executive Susan Lapworth defends English regulator against sector criticism

With OfS under fire, shadow minister praises ‘innovative’ new Welsh post-16 education and research regulator

Major annual survey finds marked increase in timetabled classes post-pandemic, with most being held in-person again

University says data gathered by new technology will only help to assess how buildings are used, but staff fear repercussions of increased surveillance

If you want to get promoted in UK academia you will probably need to apply for an Advance HE fellowship. But there is widespread scepticism that this extended ‘box-ticking exercise’ improves pedagogy, says Amanda Goodall, while Martin Rich considers how the programme might be made fit for purpose

Admissions service warns that disadvantaged learners could be squeezed out as UK university application numbers hit 1 million by end of decade

The shocking loss of two students’ lives in Nottingham attacks is a sharp reminder of the precious individuals behind the data

Periodicals ejected from scheme after failing to meet open access publishing targets

Elite universities harbour doubts about shift away from rewarding proven research excellence, says Manchester vice-president, though sector broadly welcomes changes for next assessment exercise