Europe

Widespread disappointment at panel’s conclusions about policy on overseas students

MAC report fails to back calls for reform on inclusion of students in migrant count and post-study work, but questions overall migrant target

UK should focus more on improving ‘skills value’ of degrees rather than subsidising loans, suggests director of education and skills

Colleagues say Royal Holloway’s Jeff Frank has been left in limbo for months during investigation into ‘flimsy’ misconduct charges

Since 2011, dozens of institutions have sworn not to undertake military-related research, but the country is now calling on academics to strengthen its defences

Ex-Universities UK president became one of highest-paid leaders in sector

New network will help to develop England’s University Mental Health Charter

Lille’s medical dean says subject will no longer be taught because it lacks ‘absolute scientific proof’

Five institutions from around globe sign up for greater student exchange and research collaboration

Results from the European Student Survey suggest the UK, Austria and Ireland are also strong on providing students with chances to thrive outside class

Union members’ walkout over budget cuts will coincide with the arrival of new students

European funders’ shift away from subscription journals raises questions over the outlook for prestigious periodicals