Europe

Former universities minister says applied science is neglected as researchers chase publications for research excellence framework

Institutions can bid for funding to host network that will drive civic university agenda, as it gains political traction

Jack Merritt was a coordinator on university’s Learning Together programme, while Saskia Jones was a volunteer

Vice-chancellor ‘devastated’ to learn that staff, students and alumni may have been targeted at event attended by terror suspect

UCU says some universities are using ‘highly questionable tactics’ as strikes are set to enter their second week

Critics fear initiative could widen social inequalities

Strathclyde named University of the Year as Loughborough takes home trio of titles

Precarious contracts ‘damage’ universities’ teaching and reputation, panel says

Sector leaders say Augar-inspired cut to tuition fees in England would damage sector

Newcastle posts £44 million deficit after one-off USS charge, but sector’s results expected to rebound next year

Universities UK says some employees could ‘contribute less and get less benefit’ but academics say approach would ‘divide workers further’

Uta Frith says limit would force academics to focus on quality over quantity