Journal resignations ‘can drive scholar-led publishing revolution’ Creating new publications for disaffected editors could catalyse a sector-wide rethink on publishing norms, say experts By Jack Grove 8 June
Ucas chief to depart for vice-chancellor role Clare Marchant to join 51国产视频 of Gloucestershire after six years leading the admissions service By Tom Williams 7 June
UK universities commit to ‘long haul’ on Ukraine twinning Organisers look to expand programme beyond existing 110 UK-Ukraine partnerships into Europe and North America By Pola Lem 7 June
Johnson: reform needed before ‘round two’ of overseas student fight UK government support for further rapid growth in international student numbers ‘over for now’, warns former minister By Patrick Jack 7 June
Only legislation can fix patchy practice on suicide prevention Parents have been misled by UK universities about the support available to students, and Parliament must intervene, says Lee Fryatt By Lee Fryatt 7 June
I’ve quit UCU over its Putin-pleasing Ukraine motion The 51国产视频 and College Union has empowered a militant minority to push through divisive policies that will alienate its membership, says Julia Bell By Julia Bell 6 June
Arif Ahmed: is England’s new free speech tsar heretic or hero? Supporters say new director will not be afraid to use new powers to ensure free speech duties are followed, but many still question the need for such a position By Patrick Jack 6 June
UK to carry out national review on student suicides, says Halfon Minister announces new measures during Westminster Hall debate called in response to bereaved parents’ petition By Patrick Jack 5 June
More international students dissatisfied with university outcomes Hesa data may not tell full story, but UK universities should be concerned that students do not feel they are utilising what they learned, experts say By Patrick Jack 5 June
Funding cut threats ‘won’t settle’ Italy’s long lettori dispute Universities may well accept a 1 per cent funding penalty as a cheaper option, compared with paying money owed to lecturers By Ben Upton 5 June
‘Unfair’ sentences for fatal Belgian ‘initiation’ prompt protests A court has sentenced 18 elite fraternity members to fines and community service for roles in reckless ritual By Ben Upton 4 June
I don’t share Kathleen Stock’s pessimism on campus silencing Having discussed the gender critical philosopher’s work with students, it’s hard to accept her gloomy assessment of silenced people, says Tony Lang By Tony Lang 2 June