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UK sector faces ‘critical moment’, says institution’s vice-chancellor as she announces plans to ‘resize’ the university

Former banker who chaired last funding review says recommendation that fees be frozen ‘taken too far’

Increased Treasury support must be accompanied by a greater risk appetite among institutions and investors, explain the University of Edinburgh scientists who recently sold their medical spin-out for millions of pounds

‘Lingering doubts’ over future of higher-level opportunities adds to anxiety for institutions that have become more financially reliant on levy money

Alan Langlands to chair taskforce set up to look at teaching and research offer of stricken institution

OfS’ free speech director tells institutions to ensure they are meeting ‘regulatory obligations’ after Sussex fine

Third straight year that number of first-class degrees awarded falls, although some UK universities continue to buck the trend

‘Academic inbreeding’ results in lower research productivity but greater growth in student numbers, Italian study finds

Medr hatched last year with a radical remit to oversee both further and higher education. But will its baptism of fire singe its wings or provide it with an opportunity to find its teeth and reshape the Welsh university sector for the national benefit? Juliette Rowsell reports

Rapid pace of change makes keeping course content up to date a real challenge, according to technology expert

Cost of living concerns and difficulties finding graduate jobs drive students to join widespread protests 

Concerns that UK’s £2 billion annual quality-related funding stream could be cut allayed by Research England’s budget increase