Johnson fears OfS register pause will block university mergers Former universities minister attacks ‘embarrassing’ regulator decision, claiming it will worsen sector’s financial woes By Tom Williams 28 January
Redraw ‘core model’ to avoid ‘repeated restructurings’ – Husbands Former vice-chancellor says universities needs change in leadership culture to foster greater collaboration By Tom Williams 27 January
Cutting unfunded research ‘hits Newcastle Russell Group standing’ Questions raised about institution’s reputation as it seeks to reduce proportion of self-funded research in bid to plug ?20 million black hole By Jack Grove 27 January
Goldacre warns Labour against ‘monolithic’ national data library Scientists urge UK to adopt network approach for landmark project bringing public data together By Jack Grove 27 January
Georgian scholars fear reforms will entrench government control University reform commission announced by Georgian prime minister likely means of tightening political control, scholars warn By Emily Dixon 27 January
Public funding rebuke leaves universities looking for small wins Indexed fees and some movement on student maintenance seen as key goals for coming spending review, with economic climate reducing chances of more systemic reform By Tom Williams 27 January
UKRI’s collective leadership helps UK research transcend zero-sum thinking The number of staff in roles serving the whole of UKRI is not evidence of centralisation, top-down control or added bureaucracy, says Ottoline Leyser By Ottoline Leyser 27 January
PhD candidates divided on whether they’re students or employees While majority do see themselves as staff, discipline and stage of PhD likely to influence how candidates perceive their role, researchers say By Emily Dixon 26 January
Norway leans in further to student debt forgiveness initiatives Latest scheme designed to encourage graduates to live and work in less populated regions of the country By Emily Dixon 25 January
More jobs going as Kent seeks to save another ?19.5 million University opens voluntary severance scheme after struggling on domestic and international recruitment, after cutting jobs and courses last year By Juliette Rowsell 24 January
Oxford condemns Gaza activists’ Radcliffe Camera occupation Bodleian Libraries closed to visitors after latest protest action By Patrick Jack 24 January
Stock inquiry enters fourth year, casting doubt on new OfS duties Regulator yet to conclude investigation into philosopher’s departure from Sussex despite renewed focus on free speech issues By Tom Williams 24 January
