Universities may ‘struggle’ to run mass Covid tests, v-cs warn Sector leaders raise questions over timing of pre-Christmas plans and workload involved Anna McKie 11月 16日
New book provides self-help for those struggling in academe Being Well in Academia offers guidance on ‘bullying, conflict, death, poverty, racism and violence’, says author and ‘agony aunt’ Petra Boynton Matthew Reisz 11月 15日
We need to talk about student homelessness UK universities must investigate how many of their students are affected by homelessness – and what can be done about it, says Ricardo Visinho Ricardo Visinho 11月 15日
Williamson confirms plan to consider post-qualification admissions Education secretary says use of predicted grades in English system ‘breeds low aspiration and unfairness’ Chris Havergal 11月 13日
Universities and pension bosses at loggerheads over USS future Vice-chancellors criticise level of contributions proposed by Universities Superannuation Scheme Chris Havergal 11月 13日
Universities ‘moving closer to the centre’ of political conflict UK’s chief scientific adviser for national security says threat to universities’ values is most significant risk Ellie Bothwell 11月 13日
Call for mission-focused ‘collaboration zones’ to boost UK R&D Vice-chancellors and business leaders urge tighter focus and fresh funding incentives to drive up industry-academia innovation Chris Havergal 11月 13日
Academics back refusing funding over human rights concerns Survey finds one in five scholars self-censored their teaching when students from autocratic states were in their class Ellie Bothwell 11月 13日
V-cs back ‘post-qualification offers’ admissions system for UK Vice-chancellors say confirming offers after results day would increase ‘fairness for applicants’, with switch proposed for 2023 Anna McKie 11月 13日
Anger as UKRI rules out blanket funding extension for PhDs Extra funding will be prioritised for those in final year or those with ongoing support needs, with other students urged to adapt their projects to existing deadlines Simon Baker 11月 12日
Universities told to resist ‘creeping securitisation’ of fieldwork Academic says some safety requirements increase risk to researchers and encourages institutions to take flexible, academic-led approach Ellie Bothwell 11月 12日
Government response to Augar still expected with spending review English sector awaits details of rebalancing towards further education, along with HE policy statement and campus free speech bill John Morgan 11月 12日