‘Weaker’ research ties outside Europe pose Brexit challenge Data underline strength of links built via EU framework programmes and highlight amount of work needed to develop ties further afield Anna McKie 8月 14日
Labour backs post-qualification admissions system for England Abolishing predicted grades system would help poorer students, says Angela Rayner John Morgan 8月 14日
Michael Arthur to step down as UCL president Leader, who will relinquish post in September 2020, credited with leaving institution in ‘very strong’ position Nick Mayo 8月 13日
UK universities must not turn away from Europe Pan-continental prosperity will suffer if the UK’s near-absence from the European University project is a sign of things to come, says Martin Paul Martin Paul 8月 13日
Goldsmiths bans beef in bid to go carbon neutral New warden of London institution also announces levy on single-use plastic Juan Rubio Gorrochategui 8月 12日
Cardiff in recruitment drive for fixed-term ‘brilliant lecturers’ University says scheme will give junior academics ‘opportunity to experience life as a full-time lecturer’, but critics suspect REF link Nick Mayo 8月 12日
UK’s first ‘dean of place’ turns civic thinking into action Newcastle’s Jane Robinson wants to work strategically with local partners to help address north east’s post-industrial challenges John Morgan 8月 12日
Johnson ‘sunshine’ shouldn’t blind us to no-deal Brexit science damage The prime minster’s speech offers a reminder of Vote Leave’s pledges on UK science, and misleading words about EU support, John Morgan writes John Morgan 8月 9日
Athena SWAN equality charter could cover ethnicity and disability Consultation options look to reduce administrative burden of flagship scheme Nick Mayo 8月 9日
UK admissions isn’t perfect, but improving it will be difficult UK admissions processes haven’t changed for decades but a new system will demand flexibility for the shifting policy landscape and fluctuating demographics, says Chris Husbands Chris Husbands 8月 9日
UK promises fast-track visas post-Brexit and makes ERC cash vow Research leaders welcome announcements but warn of impact of no-deal departure Chris Havergal 8月 8日
Compulsory Dutch looms for foreign students in the Netherlands Universities, already facing upheaval on several other fronts, fear imminent plans could make it far harder to recruit students David Matthews 8月 8日