Israeli universities close down amid nationwide strike Disruption on campuses as large protests put pressure on Netanyahu’s government after six hostages found dead By Juliette Rowsell 2 September
University mergers can work but aren’t a sure-fire way to save money Vice-chancellors can often overestimate the savings from institutional mergers and underestimate their complex challenges, says Malcolm Prowle By Malcolm Prowle 2 September
Embedded inside Parliament, influence of academics grows Scheme that places researchers at heart of policymaking set to be expanded, but can evidence-based advice really make a difference in heat of politics? By Juliette Rowsell 2 September
Top-class degree awards drop at two-thirds of UK universities Grade deflation hits institutions but Imperial tops THE analysis of universities where students receive the highest marks By Patrick Jack 2 September
Hull shelves solar plans with net zero goal seen as ‘impossible’ Nearly 100 academics placed at risk of redundancy, with union claiming staff are ‘paying the price for failed pet projects’ By Tom Williams 30 August
More than 3,500 UK study visa applications withdrawn in 2024 Spike in applicants changing their minds after dependants ban shows UK has ‘demand, not quality’ issues, says report By Patrick Jack 30 August
Master’s boom driven by overseas enrolments More than half of those achieving postgraduate taught degrees registered overseas, delayed Hesa figures show By Tom Williams 29 August
Academic bullying is hidden in plain sight Tormented by playground thugs as a child, Jonathan Taylor reflects on why the insidious bullying found in universities is similar but much worse By Jonathan Taylor 29 August
Goldsmiths students threaten legal action after modules axed University accused of breaching contracts as redundancies of specialist staff restrict student choice By Juliette Rowsell 29 August
Ecology college closes all degree courses after losses Schumacher College in Devon shuts down programmes after more than 30 years of offering degrees in ecology By Tom Williams 29 August
Fresh calls for number controls after elites take more students Academics question why some universities should be pushed to the wall while others swell their intake By Tom Williams 29 August
Universities need more joint ventures but not mergers – report Government should look to foster culture of collaboration after era of competition, says Hepi paper By Juliette Rowsell 29 August
