Elite universities increase share as record numbers progress to HE Entry rate for 18-year-olds dips slightly and proportion heading to first-choice university also down on A-level results day By Georgia Luckhurst 13 August
Admissions on predicted A-level grades look foolish in AI era Arrival of generative artificial intelligence and aggressive recruitment tactics by UK universities show why post-qualifications admissions must finally be implemented, says Gianina Harvey-Brewin By Gianina Harvey-Brewin 13 August
Sheffield Hallam to guarantee paid internships for graduates University says anyone not in work or further study 12 months after graduation will be given temporary employment By Juliette Rowsell 13 August
Parents urge end to Goldsmiths dispute as strikes enter 10th week With industrial action threatening graduations, parents of affected students urge parties to reach agreement By Juliette Rowsell 12 August
Cambridge v-c promises independent Arday investigation Deborah Prentice calls case an ‘aberration’ that should not be used to undermine other black scholars By Tom Williams 12 August
Black academics suffer when life stories eclipse scholarship Fixating on the remarkable life story of ex-University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday did a disservice to black scholars, says Femi Owolade By Femi Owolade 12 August
Minimum-length research contracts ‘don’t address systemic issues’ Germany’s plan to extend the length of academic contracts will do little to relieve precarity in researchers’ early careers, experts say By Seher Asaf 12 August
Judge rules against universities in weekend students case Court sides with government that students studying only on weekends are distance learners and should not have access to maintenance loans By Juliette Rowsell 11 August
Fewer courses in clearing ‘probably’ result of consolidation Ucas chief says students may have reduced options this year but ‘number changing on a daily basis’ By Georgia Luckhurst 11 August
Cambridge v-c criticised as whistleblowing academic wins tribunal Deborah Prentice accused of just ‘rubber-stamping’ decisions amid university investigation ‘beset by delays’ By Georgia Luckhurst 11 August
‘Flawed’ use of non-significant data ‘killing further research’ Papers still too quick to interpret results as showing no meaningful effect, ‘polluting’ scientific literature By Juliette Rowsell 11 August
Top universities ‘under-enrol disadvantaged students’ Students from lower socio-economic backgrounds missing out on places despite meeting entry requirements By Georgia Luckhurst 10 August
