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Top US funding agency manages record increase in key programme for younger scientists, and sees gains in overall equity, while absorbing net cut in its annual budget

US university tests use of technology in training mental health advisers, but experts foresee – and fear – wider application

University’s president in tough situation, with lawmakers escalating tensions, students angered by quick use of police force, and encampments elsewhere drawing similar responses

After more than 100 arrests at demonstration supporting Palestinians, students revive mass occupation, putting their president under new fire from briefly supportive Republicans

Colleges and universities grateful that president is restoring their control over sexual misconduct hearings, but warn about speed and frequency of change

State law against foreign scholars allows institutions to pursue exceptions, but faculty and students are largely left to wage protests

Ivy League institution follows congressional spotlight with student arrests and suspensions

After previous hearing led to ousting of Harvard and Penn leaders, Baroness Shafik calls for understanding but struggles to define response

After flat research funding drew complaints last year from universities, new plan warmly welcomed

Boston ethnographer argues that people often disclose more than intended when they close ranks and create obstacles

As part of annual budget, lawmakers also call for focus on fraud, new funding models and peer review

‘Clarkonomics’ has proved a big boost for local economies wherever the University of Iowa basketballer plays, and experts explain her record-breaking tournament performances have been a slam dunk for the institution