Europe

Catholic institution hires TEQSA chief executive who led QAA and Ucas

IE University in Madrid wanted to grow so, in a crowded city, it decided to build upwards

Gender quotas have improved female representation on internal panels, but researchers have highlighted that the loss of research time slows career progression

Like the rest of society, universities have largely failed to consider the specific needs of menopausal women. Here, one scholar describes how this can lead to marginalisation and bullying – and why the issue is as important as the fight for maternity rights

‘No threat’ to UK involvement in European Union’s student mobility programme, Boris Johnson tells MPs

Poll of 4,000 researchers reveals half have sought or wanted help for mental health problems, and four in 10 are victims of bullying or harassment

Experts say Derry-Donegal institution could support access and post-Brexit research collaboration

Academics estimate that 32 language degree programmes have closed in the past five years

Universities are relieved the Greens have replaced the far right, but see challenges ahead over their management and comprehensive subject mix

Unprecedented recall of papers from Russian journals must also spark broader debate on academic culture, say research integrity scholars

Emma Hardy highlights how abolition of student number controls has ‘hammered’ universities that provide places for disadvantaged students locally

Left government wants post-austerity funding revival and better careers for academics, with Manuel Castells appointed universities minister