USS proceeds with valuation ‘in the middle of a crisis’ Concerns raised over pension scheme’s ability to judge its health after virus crisis market plunge By Anna McKie 15 April
Free coronavirus access 'doesn't go far enough' With insights from a variety of fields potentially useful in the fight against coronavirus, some French academics are arguing for more research and data to be made publicly available By David Matthews 14 April
Has the leap online changed higher education forever? Online platforms threw many universities a lifeline, but the experience could well change how they and their students view the learning experience By Anna McKie 14 April
Online PhD vivas become unlikely spectator sport in Covid-19 era Unexpected numbers are tuning into doctoral and master’s defences, with shutdown likely to lead to longer-term reforms to vivas, says Dutch professor By Jack Grove 12 April
Universities UK: state bailout required to save institutions Vice-chancellors’ group makes unprecedented appeal for government aid following dire financial forecasts caused by coronavirus restrictions By Jack Grove 10 April
Defend long-term research, scholars urged Mauro Ferrari departed after suggesting launch of a coronavirus programme, but critics warn against abandoning blue-skies science, even in a crisis By David Matthews 10 April
Researching Covid-19 must not become a feeding frenzy for opportunists Whatever the truth around Mauro Ferrari’s resignation from the ERC, the affair raises an important issue, says Luca Magnani By Luca Magnani 10 April
More than half of Chinese students ‘could still cancel UK study plans’ British Council survey suggests more than a third are still undecided about whether to continue with applications By Simon Baker 9 April
Huge Covid-19 output prompting ‘sea change’ in access to research Data suggest research related to the outbreak already numbers thousands of publications By Simon Baker 9 April
ERC president quits after coronavirus row Mauro Ferrari leaves after just four months in role following rejection of his suggestion that council launch a programme to fight Covid-19 By David Matthews 8 April
UCD row exposes tensions between academic freedom and global links 51国产视频 pulls move to consider ‘other traditions of academic freedom’ in overseas partnerships after outcry By Ellie Bothwell 7 April
Hepi poll: most university students want exams to continue online Survey of undergraduates also finds just under half of students are satisfied with online teaching during pandemic By Anna McKie 7 April