Antarctic computer game aims to further research understanding New app helps people ‘move beyond the headlines’ about climate change By Matthew Reisz 27 August
Race awareness training advised for university interview panels Unconscious bias training for those on promotion and recruitment panels may help tackle deficit of senior BME staff, says Leadership Foundation study By Jack Grove 26 August
Increasing HE participation ‘increases wage inequality’ Higher university enrolment worsens the average quality of non-graduates and leads to lower wages, conference told By Chris Havergal 26 August
Afghanistan university attack leaves more than a dozen dead For the second time in a month the American University of Afghanistan has been targeted By David Matthews 25 August
Number of visa applications for university study falls ONS figures will raise fears of further drop in non-EU student enrolment By John Morgan 25 August
Will Hillary Clinton's debt-free college plan lead to soaring fees? Democratic nominee's policy leaves 'broken' system intact, experts fear By John Morgan 25 August
Peter Horrocks: it’s time for the OU to reinvent itself again The Open University's vice-chancellor says now is the moment to turn around decline in part-time study By Chris Havergal 25 August
Brexit: UK considers alternative options to EU research association UUK in search for ‘politically achievable’ solution given that end to free movement is ‘likely’ By John Morgan 25 August
The week in higher education – 25 August 2016 The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media By THE reporters 25 August
Ethnic minority graduates’ employment prospects worsen – study Black and Asian students fall further behind white classmates after leaving university By Chris Havergal 25 August
Grant winners – 25 August 2016 A round-up of recent recipients of research council cash By THE reporters 25 August
US conservatives’ distrust of science These graphs show that as academics in the US have become more liberal since 1990, trust in science among conservative members of the public has declined (while liberals’ has held steady) By David Matthews 25 August
Family ties ‘help scientists to get ahead’ in some countries Levels of nepotism in scientific publishing have been revealed by report By Jack Grove 24 August
eLife reveals publication costs to spark debate on journal prices Life sciences journal spends just over £3,000 per article, and has challenged high-profile rivals to release details of their costs By David Matthews 24 August
China launching increasing number of journals in English New English journals are ‘springing up like mushrooms’ so research can be read internationally, says report By David Matthews 24 August
Professional service staff feel ‘undervalued’, study suggests Senior management do not recognise support staff’s pivotal role in achieving positive student outcomes, administrators say By Jack Grove 23 August
Is it time to take PhD supervisions out of the classroom? Walking supervision sessions around Birmingham and pub-based academic chats have won praise from PhD candidates By Jack Grove 23 August
Students at US colleges downsize Maxine Joselow, for Inside Higher Ed, looks at two colleges that are going for tiny living in terms of student accommodation 22 August
Overseas research rite of passage ‘discriminates against women’ Trends in international mobility may explain why fewer women are reaching the top ranks of academia, a Spanish study suggests By Jack Grove 22 August
Lecturers ‘should adapt teaching’ to help students from abroad New book makes the case for academics to be far more open to the perspectives of others By Matthew Reisz 22 August
Humanities must stick up for themselves, insists scholar The fields have been far too shy in leaping to their own defence, argues paper By Matthew Reisz 21 August
Australian research elite renews attack on uncapped numbers Group of Eight also warns of ‘policy drift’ and ‘risk to a major export industry’ By John Morgan 20 August
Arden University sold to Global University Systems For-profit online specialist joins University of Law, St Patrick's and LSBF in GUS By John Morgan 19 August
University language departments ‘at risk’ as recruitment slumps Number of students placed on results day drops 8 per cent year-on-year By Chris Havergal 19 August
V-c defends tuition fee rise for existing students Sir Steve Smith says it would be ‘odd’ to charge some Exeter cohorts less than others By Chris Havergal 19 August
‘Bulging middle’ of universities benefit as A-level results dip Top and – in particular – middle-tier institutions drive expansion as lower-ranked institutions suffer By Chris Havergal 18 August
Record number of students win university places Acceptances on A-level results day up 2.9 per cent year-on-year, says Ucas By Chris Havergal 18 August
Grant winners – 18 August 2016 A round-up of recent recipients of research council cash By THE reporters 18 August
China makes progress in reversing brain drain Higher proportion of Chinese scholars and students returning home, new book shows By David Matthews 18 August
University of Macau offers unlikely home for Oxbridge tradition Ultra-modern university in gambling hotspot looks to ancient college system for inspiration By Jack Grove 18 August
‘Overly specialised graduates risk replacement by machines’ Warning from Nick Jennings, AI expert and new vice-provost at Imperial College London By David Matthews 18 August
Graduate earnings premium ‘may fall’ with further HE expansion Institute for Fiscal Studies says firms’ ability to accommodate more highly educated workers may be coming to an end By Chris Havergal 18 August
Sheffield hires ‘best teams for the job’, not just best individuals Departments urged to consider their team's skills mix rather than just individual qualities By Jack Grove 18 August
Bar essay mills from advertising and search engines, says QAA Watchdog also says government should consider legislating to ban custom essay writing services By Chris Havergal 18 August
University income from firms grows as public spending stagnates Knowledge exchange income is up to £4.2 billion, while university spin-offs and start-ups also posted strong growth By David Matthews 18 August
Ucas mulls major changes to clearing Admissions experts recommend making it easier for students to change their mind once they have received their A-level results By Chris Havergal 18 August
Science editor-in-chief sounds alarm over falling public trust Jeremy Berg warns scientists are straying into policy commentator roles By David Matthews 18 August
The week in higher education – 18 August 2016 The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media By THE reporters 18 August
PhD students: how to support them through illness and stress Supervisors explain how to help students keep their research on track By Jack Grove 18 August
Brexit: scholars in English reflect on ‘discontents’ exposed by vote Academics working in English studies consider what Brexit means for their discipline By Matthew Reisz 18 August
Plan to ‘recreate public higher education’ in cooperative university International group plans new institution run by staff and students By Ellie Bothwell 17 August
Arts graduates less likely to think degree was good value Results of NUS survey appear to reflect university leavers’ experience in job market By Chris Havergal 17 August
Labour pledges to bring back student grants Shadow minister Angela Rayner says Labour government would also restore EMA By John Morgan 17 August
De Montfort tours Europe to limit Brexit damage V-c says overseas students feel UK is ‘diminished country’ post-referendum By Ellie Bothwell 17 August
Hong Kong graduates hit by lower wages and rising property costs Compared with 20 years ago, young graduates face a much greater struggle buying flats, which some fear could stall social mobility By David Matthews 16 August
Iraq: oil price crash prompts debate on graduate jobs Outgoing British Council director in Iraq sees reasons for optimism, despite rise of Islamic State By David Matthews 16 August
Black female professor feels role models ‘required’ for BME students Bugewa Apampa becomes one of just 18 black women with UK professorships By Ellie Bothwell 16 August
International graduates shun Sweden New visa rules have failed to halt a decline in foreign graduates applying for work in Sweden after graduation By Jack Grove 16 August
US college student post seeking minority roommate sparks debate Advert placed by students at Pitzer College leads to national discussion on racial mixes in accommodation By Scott Jaschik for Inside Higher Ed 15 August
South Africa faces more unrest as university fees decision looms Institutions warn of financial peril if increase is not permitted by ministers By Chris Havergal 15 August
‘Limited evidence’ that private providers improve quality globally UK should introduce ‘much tighter regulations’ on private colleges, say CGHE researchers By Ellie Bothwell 15 August
Students ‘don’t understand’ plagiarism, research suggests Students think it ‘unfair’ to be punished for unintentional plagiarism By John Elmes 15 August
Growing evidence of anti-female bias in student surveys Dutch researchers find female academics 11 percentage points less likely to hit promotion threshold in course evaluations By Chris Havergal 14 August
NUS considers student survey ‘sabotage’ against TEF fee rises Undergraduates may be urged to answer ‘definitely disagree’ to NSS questions By Chris Havergal 13 August
Treasury to 'guarantee' post-Brexit funding for EU research projects Philip Hammond statement aims to tackle post-referendum uncertainty By John Morgan 13 August
Cambridge exam arm to develop tests for university students ‘Learning gain’ test could be used in TEF if pilot a success By Chris Havergal 12 August
Cost of university a concern for nearly half of schoolchildren But more than three-quarters still expect to enrol, Sutton Trust finds By Chris Havergal 12 August
Âé¶¹ Office visa pilot criticised for focus on southern English elite Pilot easing rules for four universities ‘dismissive’ of others’ contribution By John Morgan 11 August
The week in higher education – 11 August 2016 The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world's media By THE reporters 11 August
Academics ‘do want to teach’ in technology-enhanced classrooms Author of research into e-learning suggests faculty are eager to adapt their teaching to meet new demands By John Elmes 11 August