Europe

John Cater credited with transforming Edge Hill University since taking on top job in 1993

Even if academics are empowered to switch off from their jobs, feasibility of planned rules in question if root causes of overwork are not addressed

Research, innovation and education are recognised in the European Commission president’s manifesto, but let’s assert their wider relevance, says Jan Palmowski

University cuts savings target after 62 take enhanced severance pay

Baroness Smith suggests new UK government will not bail out at-risk institutions but says she wants to secure ‘financial stability’ of sector

Difficult conversations about how the REF’s post-2029 open access books mandate will be financed cannot be avoided, say experts

QAA-led review of offshore teaching flags concerns about expansion of existing programmes overloading staff, and unfamiliarity of assessment techniques used

Open letter urges Bridget Phillipson to think again as scholars allege culture in which alternative views are supressed

The OfS’ approach is evolving, partly reflecting the fact that a course’s long-term value is not always immediately obvious, says John Blake

Covid-era expansion showed highly selective universities that they could manage growth, says admissions head

Number of places confirmed by high-tariff institutions as A-level results announced spikes

Fears nationwide unrest may deter prospective international recruits after turbulent period for overseas enrolments