Politics

Baroness Smith suggests new UK government will not bail out at-risk institutions but says she wants to secure ‘financial stability’ of sector

Open letter urges Bridget Phillipson to think again as scholars allege culture in which alternative views are supressed

Liberals ‘reserve position’ on international student bill, as Australian government pledges to release ‘indicative’ caps

As they brace for big policy shifts, inflation and flat domestic demand have left Australian universities more vulnerable than before Covid

Conservative Party’s higher education policy still likely to be dominated by focus on supposed low-value courses regardless of who wins leadership election

Fee hike follows similar move in Australia, but from a much lower base

Australian stakeholders applaud indigenous focus but stress need for planning and resourcing

The exascale computer’s cancellation underlines the need for a long-term vision that transcends political whim, say Peter Coveney and Roger Highfield

London Higher warns that 16 per cent drop in student visa applications could represent £1 billion in lost revenue for the sector

Politics professor had faced criticism for his posts during political unrest in the UK

Proposal denigrated as ‘wealth tax’ better than the alternative, architect says, as Australian universities unite to oppose caps

Shock results in July’s general election mean there are many more academics in parliament, but narrow majorities are just one reason why their constituencies are likely to be their main focus

Successive governments have a long history of suppressing freedom of speech, thought and association on campus, says C. Rashaad Shabab

Tories had wanted to extend legislation limiting impact of industrial action to higher education sector

Victory for HBCU graduate could bring significant benefits for sector, but second Trump term seen as more ominous

Universities urged to continue work to tackle free speech concerns after being ‘handed reprieve’ by minister

Canberra should avoid unnecessary damage by waiting to assess the impact of no fewer than nine other policy changes, professor says

In the face of a deadly crackdown on demonstrators, student groups in Bangladesh are at the forefront of calls for reform

Fees for humanities degrees reach dizzying milestone, raising questions over how many will ever be repaid

Organisations with more than 2 million members could prove a powerful force to galvanise black and young voters in coming election campaign

University had already built £31 million home for exascale supercomputer now targeted by spending cuts

Structurally disadvantaged in teaching Australian students, new private colleges face international enrolment veto until they have taught domestic students

University funding across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland ‘consistently unstable’ despite policy divergence since devolution, report highlights

Future financial health of UK institutions reliant on increasing student numbers after Labour rebuffs funding requests

My role in the National Trust’s slavery report led to so many threats that I couldn’t walk anywhere unaccompanied, says Corinne Fowler

Bridget Phillpson’s decision to reconsider implementation will only hamper wider recognition of universities as a public good, says Abhishek Saha

Canberra’s model for Atec allocates too little time and money while leaving bureaucrats in control, critics say

Home affairs and skills portfolios in new hands, in first changes to Labor government’s ministry

Government criticised for planned reforms but says it will close rival body widely seen as favourable to former populist regime

The party behind the UK’s 50 per cent target is back in power but, while it still pledges commitment to equality of opportunity, it’s not clear what role – if any – universities will play in achieving this mission

Providing skills, creating opportunity and training the teachers and nurses the UK needs: modern universities stand ready to deliver, says Rachel Hewitt

Many scholars were criticised for their comments after the Pennsylvania shooting but should those involved be losing their jobs?

State governments, policy experts and law council present united front against federal proposal

Candidate with a record of pushing for affordability in higher education nears White House run as Republicans go in other direction with J. D. Vance

Go8 report outlines 10-year ‘roadmap’ to boost investment, arguing ‘substantial’ change needed

Education secretary to update parliament amid reports of three institutions heading close to bankruptcy 

References to equality, diversity and inclusion all rising sharply, according to Open Syllabus database

Search for new leaders at OfS and UKRI offers chance for new government to break from the past in its approach to universities and research

Ministers to create new skills body for England and expand apprenticeship levy

English universities can expect ‘new chapter’ after facing ‘destructive behaviour’ under previous government, former Labour business minister says

While Australia says it wants universities ‘going to the world’, its policies are making it harder

Industrial action turnout threshold set for axe, minimum service levels going nowhere, but new rules on zero-hours contracts on the way

Blanket rules preventing master’s students from bringing family with them said to be harming UK’s world-leading specialist institutions

One of the advantages of a large majority is that there is more generous political cover for experts brought into ministerial roles, says David Willetts

Institutions hope to show worth to new government by training more doctors and teachers, but say they need policy commitments in return

Heavy hitters joining key higher education ministries raises hopes that new government can get to grips with issues quickly

Institutions put renewed hope in international collaboration after voters reject Marine Le Pen’s National Rally

Conservative peer steps down following long-running criticism of his political affiliation

Republican nominee promises to end department in second term, though experts see underlying details as the more threatening aspects

Former education secretary returns to old brief, while ex-science minister steps up following Donelan’s defeat

Scholars see opportunities to influence Labour’s thinking on universities and beyond as power of thinktanks wanes

Former Labour home secretary expected to be handed responsibility for higher education and skills

Experts left underwhelmed by appointment of Nobuhle Nkabane and warn of significant challenges ahead

Covid-era chief scientific adviser backed party’s Great British Energy plan during the election campaign

More than half of newly elected UK MPs attended Russell Group universities, up marginally from the previous election

New education and science secretaries confirmed during Sir Keir Starmer’s first day in office

While turnout fell in seats where large numbers of students live during term time, Labour was able to weather this, and may have benefited from their votes back at home

Party regains power in the UK after 14 years on the back of campaign promises to ‘secure the future’ of the sector

Big business and states join universities in opposing proposed limits

As the UK votes in a general election, universities hope for a change of approach. In return, they must deliver for a country facing a host of problems