Changing the system ‘more important than upskilling’
South-east Asia must take a wider approach to addressing the region’s rapidly evolving skill needs, forum hears
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Maths course closure at Dundee a ‘national tragedy’
University defends decision to shutter provision after more than a century because of declining recruitment
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Hertfordshire to cut 200 jobs in bid to save £20 million
Vice-chancellor says action must be taken to ‘remain financially sustainable’
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Sharp rise in ERC advanced grant applications from outside Europe
UK again claims top spot in highly competitive scheme, with big increase in interest from US researchers after relocation funding announced
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Complacency hampering Indonesian research culture, says minister
Senior academics need to recapture their love for research, according to former professor-turned-politician
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English test options ‘confusing’ international students
Range of current providers and questions around which assessment is best requires greater clarity from universities, UKCISA warns
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UK ‘may live to regret’ loss of Turing exchange scheme
Focus on widening participation and shorter exchanges difficult to replicate in wider Erasmus programme, experts fear
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Paternity leave ‘shockingly low’ at several UK universities
Campaigners call for institutions to commit to giving new dads six weeks off as audit reveals stark differences in entitlements across sector
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In the AI age, oracy can be the most valuable graduate skill – if we instil it
Imagine if every student graduated with evidence not only of what they knew, but also of how effectively they could communicate it, says Bruce Hood
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Starmer’s departure ‘leaves university challenges unresolved’
Prime minister fell short of pre-election promise to stabilise higher education sector as focus shifted to other priorities, say policy expertsÂ
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York v-c Charlie Jeffery to lead University of Southampton
University of York leader will switch to fellow Russell Group member in October after seven years in charge
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SDG measures ‘meaningless at grassroots level’
Universities’ contribution to a sustainable world will remain ‘patchy’ until they become less ‘stuck’ in metrics and better at talking to their communities
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Part-time work ‘the norm’ as students’ money fears increase
Nearly nine in 10 UK undergraduate applicants expect to work during studies, with many relying on earnings to get by
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‘We must consolidate resources’: Georgian minister defends reforms
As academics warn university reforms will threaten autonomy and decimate faculties, country’s education minister says changes are needed to align with labour market needs