Europe

Hepi paper says keeping papers under lock and key could be harming student learning

The president of Technical University of Munich explains his recipe for breaking down silos while retaining deep disciplinary strength

English fee rise does little to relieve pressure on institutions, with increased staff costs likely to swallow additional funding

Academics who rely on the British Library’s unmatched collection are still feeling the impact of a devastating cyberattack a year ago. Jack Grove hears from those affected and considers how another catastrophic breach might be averted

The removal of recruitment caps in 2015 was hailed by ministers as a boon to institutions’ and students’ ambitions. But the tuition fee’s declining value and the Russell Group’s ever-growing market share now threaten the viability of some institutions, and calls are growing for a U-turn, writes Juliette Rowsell

Announcement follows the departure of 400 staff members last year as efforts to close budget black hole continue

Welsh regulator’s perceived failure to follow English sector lead on preventing misconduct seen as contributing to ‘patchy’ protections

Freely available tool performs strongly in trials against human interviewers and traditional online surveys

Shrinking humanities departments reducing options for those who wish to study close to home, finds British Academy

Universities need £60 million boost from Holyrood budget to avoid further cuts to per-student funding, says IFS

Leading professor says he is likely to leave UK to avoid tax hit, and fears others may be reluctant to come in the first place

Few universities confirm plans to charge full uplift to all undergraduates, with sector set to miss out on millions in extra revenue