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Office for Students investigation finds computing courses are failing to meet learners’ needs, but university claims it is based on old data

While some believe Chinese universities are getting better at dealing with cases of sexual harassment, recent incident suggests students may have to turn to social media to be taken seriously

Researchers claim that Taylor & Francis kept details of deal quiet, but company insists that citation and limits on verbatim quoting will be sacrosanct

Survey of those who have left their roles give up hope of overturning ‘toxic work environments’

Cardiff professor works with comedian to explain how players of BBC quiz show can avoid dreaded ‘brain fry’

Whitechapel base is ‘pivotal innovation’ for institution, claims vice-chancellor

Survey highlights ‘price sensitivity’ variations among Australia’s crowded neighbours

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

New government told to consider post-92s’ legal obligation to participate in scheme as some consider setting up subsidiary companies to opt out

Government bans researchers from participating in government-funded projects after accusing them of plagiarising content for research proposals

Biggest pay packet in at least five years drives average leaders’ pay into seven figures, raising questions over Canberra boss’ surprise departure

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

Ten students from Al-Azhar University had their applications rejected because of concerns they would not leave the country

Results of Sir David Behan’s report set to shape future direction of regulator under Labour

Education secretary outlines new approach for English regulator, with focus on restoring sector’s financial health

Edtech company begins Chapter 11 process after struggling with heavy debts since purchase of edX

As Australian scheme that encourages professionals to change career expands across border, former academic attests to its value in easing transition

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

Government urged to appoint new higher education commissioner to oversee £2.5 billion loan scheme in case of institutions going bankrupt

Returning leader says UK instead needs ‘major rethink’ of funding model and how it supports low-income and mature students

University pension scheme effectively writes off stake in ailing company that was worth £956 million two years ago

Despite bold ambitions, Incheon Global Campus has been largely shunned by international universities and ignored by politicians – could the next decade see its revival?

Institution based in the west of the capital will join the federation to pursue ‘new opportunities for collaboration’

Almost half of institutions say insufficient funding is biggest obstacle to better teaching and learning

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

First comprehensive research university to fully switch to block teaching believes it is destined to become ‘more mainstream’

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

Scholars express concern as the University Grants Commission has its budget slashed by 61 per cent

Nobel prizewinner reflects on the early hype over graphene, why Brexit damaged British science, and how geopolitics is harming research

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

Universities ‘not ready’ for imminent launch of complaints scheme, says legal expert

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

Age at which academic staff forced to leave the university to increase from 67 to 69

UCU accuses university of creating ‘two-tier workforce’ by employing people through a subsidiary company to prevent access to expensive scheme

Office for Students highlights issues with continuation and completion rates as well as graduate outcomes at range of institutions

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

Benefits of having a shorter commute diminish beyond 15- to 20-minute mark, mirroring findings of ‘15-minute city’ movement

Sports scientists are working with athletes to enhance performance and safeguarding ahead of this year’s Paris games, but on-the-ground research is a hotly debated subject

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

National Education Policy prioritises Indian knowledge, but many are against embedding certain historical documents into the curriculum

College says latest round of cuts will secure its future but academics wonder whether much of what made the institution special will be left

Sorbonne Paris North University to transform existing college partnership into non-profit university following passing of March law allowing private institutions

Computer systems, library resources and payments disrupted by defective Crowdstrike software update

Applied Business Academy faces scrutiny over management and governance arrangements, as well as data reporting

Data from Higher Education Statistics Agency shows that providers received £2.2 billion in donations and endowments last year

Outspoken enemy of sector regulators steps down as principal of private college, more than six decades after entering higher education sector

Changing student expectations and labour market challenges also drive shift towards interdisciplinary programmes

Universities from across 15 countries and territories submitted more than 400 entries

Postgraduates with children ‘fall between the cracks’ as ineligibility for government support ‘disincentivises’ study, report warns

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

New technology that allows AI avatars to deliver lectures could be used to ‘democratise’ access to higher education, says professor

Goldsmiths creative writing lecturer talks about the difficulties of revisiting his psychological breakdown for his acclaimed memoir The Bullet

Applications now down 1.6 per cent year-on-year, with bigger drop among international applicants

The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media

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

Cambridge study finds long-lasting benefits to mindfulness sessions, but these did not extend to improved academic performance

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University find that giving students more control increases the time they spend studying and improves their performance in tasks

Prime minister promises to investigate ‘murders’ after student protests against government hiring practices turn deadly

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