Europe

Universities minister addresses Augar panel plans and attacks ‘bums on seats’ terminology used by Tory colleagues

Change in Tory electoral strategy already leads some in party to prioritise FE and oppose university expansion, policy experts suggest

Brexit or no Brexit, scientists across the continent have an obligation to keep standing up for ideals such as integrity, trust and cooperation, writes the European Union’s former director-general of research, Robert-Jan Smits

Hepi/Advance HE annual survey finds improvements, but lower perceived learning gain on some courses will be scrutinised in post-Augar era

Experts say rules are too unclear in light of rise of online commercial checking services

After fears that government could seek to cut fees without replacement funding, review chair stresses plans are interconnected

Academics fear women and ethnic minorities will be particularly exposed to abuse on module discussion boards

Umbrella body for research councils accepts MPs’ call for organisation to monitor whether universities carry out misconduct investigations properly

Jo Johnson’s amendment wins support from 26 Tories, including brother Boris, prompting suggestions it will be accepted by government

Three vice-chancellors get CBEs, as Anna Vignoles, Lee Elliot Major and Kevin Fong also among those honoured

Former universities minister renews attack on Oxford’s and Cambridge’s records on access

England’s universities minister says arts and humanities must not be marginalised in wake of Augar review