Small providers face ‘systemic barriers’ to engaging with industry Slow regulatory cycles, rigid graduate outcome measures and inflexible funding holding back specialist institutions, report claims By Georgia Luckhurst 10 August
EU entry ‘will not transform Montenegro’s universities overnight’ Significant gaps in research infrastructure and funding have made it difficult for universities to take full advantage of EU integration By Seher Asaf 10 August
UK HE needs to be ready for upgraded terrorism preparedness rules From next spring, Martyn’s Law will mandate proportionate arrangements to protect staff, students and visitors, says Laura Gibb By Laura Gibb 10 August
Imperial turns to home-grown inventions in climate fight ‘Slow and steady’ sustainability strategy utilises products founded by graduates from leading science university By Georgia Luckhurst 9 August
Cambridge to review hiring processes after Arday row University says its investigation into sociology professor will feed into wider inquiry on recruitment of senior academics By Tom Williams 7 August
Calls for independent Arday inquiry as Cambridge probe questioned Office for Students urged to investigate wider sector issues after star sociology professor accused of plagiarism By Helen Packer 7 August
UK student housing investors set their sights on Europe Purpose-built student accommodation is expanding rapidly as major cities try to attract more international students without exacerbating housing crises By Seher Asaf 7 August
Met admit they were wrong to warn THE reporter off Arday contact Force say actions of officer had the potential to ‘frustrate legitimate journalism’ By Tom Williams 6 August
Bloomsbury Institute loses right to sponsor student visas Provider allowed to continue teaching existing overseas students for ‘short period’ but some may need to transfer or consider leaving the country By Georgia Luckhurst 6 August
More disadvantaged students in Scotland but target ‘challenging’ Country could miss goal of ensuring 18 per cent of new entrants come from most deprived backgrounds despite recent progress, report warns By Georgia Luckhurst 6 August
MPs join forces to call for ‘urgent review’ of student loans Labour, Conservative, Lib Dem and Green politicians urge new chancellor to make system more ‘supportive of aspiration’ By Georgia Luckhurst 6 August
Hand OfS powers to block risky franchise deals, report says Proposed approval regime would require partnerships to justify educational need and be subject to ‘enforceable limits’ By Georgia Luckhurst 6 August
