KEF 2024: big post-92s excel on economic regeneration Many modern universities have received top marks for local growth and regeneration in the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework By Jack Grove 18 September
The Draghi report is a big opportunity for European universities Institutions should make the case for their vital role in the proposed drive for more EU-wide coordination on skills and innovation, says Jan Palmowski By Jan Palmowski 18 September
Universities fret over lack of UK interest in AI scholarships Tightening of rules may be weakening the quality of eligible candidates for conversion courses, report says By Chris Havergal 17 September
Lift paid work cap for international PhD students, UK urged International postgraduate research students should be allowed to work longer than 20 hours in university settings, says UUKi-commissioned report By Jack Grove 17 September
European Commission adds stand-alone research and innovation brief Ursula von der Leyen names Ekaterina Zaharieva as European commissioner for start-ups, research and innovation By Emily Dixon 17 September
‘Significant gaps’ in university annual reporting data Two new reports, published by Advance HE, examine how nine different universities present themselves through official data By Patrick Jack 17 September
Draghi report ‘final wake-up call’ for Europe on innovation University umbrella groups welcome report’s emphasis on research while critiquing some proposals By Emily Dixon 17 September
Ucas chief seeks post-qualification admissions debate ‘third way’ Jo Saxton says priority should be making clearing work better, not redrawing UK university admissions entirely By John Gill 17 September
Renters’ bill ‘could add to English student housing shortages’ Abolition of fixed-term tenancies could make students less attractive tenants By Patrick Jack 16 September
Student midwives ‘forced out’ of training by financial pressures Some student midwives are working a 70-hour week as they balance demanding courses alongside part-time work By Juliette Rowsell 16 September
Police reassure arriving students after UK anti-immigration riots Chief constable says officers have been liaising with security staff ‘to ensure that vulnerable premises are safeguarded’ By Chris Havergal 15 September
Increase Aria budget to ?1 billion, says Obama science adviser Former White House science chief Tom Kalil argues higher budget would help ‘non-consensus’ research projects achieve ‘critical mass’ By Jack Grove 13 September