Balkans lead drive to criminalise academic misconduct Montenegro becomes one of the first countries to outlaw not only plagiarism, but also donation of authorship and fabrication of research results David Matthews 4月 10日
UCL backs new Bartlett dean facing age discrimination case Questions have been raised over appointment as design school head of academic who is being sued for alleged age discrimination Jack Grove 4月 10日
Czech president blocks professorships of academic critics Vetoing promotions is a way to polarise society against intellectuals, says art historian whose professorship has been rejected David Matthews 4月 10日
Change timetables to help disabled students, says minister Chris Skidmore says few UK higher education institutions are ‘truly disabled student friendly’ Anna McKie 4月 10日
UK universities lose grants and staff as Brexit uncertainty grows Leading academics express doubt about UK government’s ability to underwrite large EU funding packages Rachael Pells 4月 9日
Sunderland’s new civic role: to improve city life through culture Sunderland v-c urges policymakers to recognise post-92 universities’ ‘contribution to the health of the nation’ John Morgan 4月 9日
Germany faces first research funding cut in 16 years After more than doubling its spending since the financial crisis, Germany’s long budget boom is set to come to an end David Matthews 4月 9日
Southampton saves on v-c salary with Mark Smith appointment Lancaster University head will succeed Sir Christopher Snowden in October Nick Mayo 4月 8日
Gender pay gap: UK universities report slow progress Experts warn much more left to do to reduce inequality, as male advantage grows at 46 institutions Rachael Pells 4月 8日
Autonomy fears over government review of English admissions Commentators question value of exercise when Augar review has yet to report and Office for Students is already exploring issue Anna McKie 4月 8日
Thousands call on Oxford to remove Brunei sultan’s degree King’s College London and Aberdeen say they are reviewing honours over new law making gay sex punishable by death Nick Mayo 4月 5日
‘Comprehensive’ review of English university admissions launched Alongside concern about unconditional offers, Damian Hinds wants focus on improving access Chris Havergal 4月 5日