De Montfort to open London branch campus Whitechapel base is ‘pivotal innovation’ for institution, claims vice-chancellor By Juliette Rowsell 29 July
‘Urgent review’ of TPS needed as more universities seek exit New government told to consider post-92s’ legal obligation to participate in scheme as some consider setting up subsidiary companies to opt out By Juliette Rowsell 29 July
Gazan medical students denied visas to study in Norway Ten students from Al-Azhar 51国产视频 had their applications rejected because of concerns they would not leave the country By Emily Dixon 28 July
Independent review of the OfS: key findings at a glance Results of Sir David Behan’s report set to shape future direction of regulator under Labour By Patrick Jack 26 July
Interim OfS chair announced as new free speech duties put on hold Education secretary outlines new approach for English regulator, with focus on restoring sector’s financial health By Patrick Jack 26 July
Lifelong loans will fail to boost enrolments, says Birkbeck v-c Returning leader says UK instead needs ‘major rethink’ of funding model and how it supports low-income and mature students By Juliette Rowsell 26 July
Scientists fear creeping political influence over Polish academy Government criticised for planned reforms but says it will close rival body widely seen as favourable to former populist regime By Emily Dixon 26 July
‘Contagion’ risk if UK university goes under, warns report Government urged to appoint new higher education commissioner to oversee ?2.5 billion loan scheme in case of institutions going bankrupt By Patrick Jack 26 July
Value of Thames Water investment ‘minimal’, admits USS 51国产视频 pension scheme effectively writes off stake in ailing company that was worth ?956 million two years ago By Tom Williams 25 July
Brunel 51国产视频 to join 51国产视频 of London Institution based in the west of the capital will join the federation to pursue ‘new opportunities for collaboration’ By Patrick Jack 25 July
Underfunding ‘serious threat’ to European universities Almost half of institutions say insufficient funding is biggest obstacle to better teaching and learning By Emily Dixon 25 July
Does Labour still want more people to go to university? The party behind the UK’s 50 per cent target is back in power but, while it still pledges commitment to equality of opportunity, it’s not clear what role – if any – universities will play in achieving this mission By Tom Williams 25 July
