Two-thirds of UCU branches pull out of nationwide strikes Several major universities face disruption at start of the academic year but appetite for taking action begins to fragment Tom Williams 9月 22日
Next generation of humanities scholars ‘imperilled’ by PhD cuts Arts and Humanities Research Council funding ‘has been some sort of oasis, but it too is now quickly drying up’ Jack Grove 9月 22日
Let us join, Leicester vice-chancellor tells Russell Group Nishan Canagarajah says expansion of prestigious UK university grouping to include his institution is long overdue Jack Grove 9月 21日
UK charity rescues 210 Ukrainian academics in ‘busiest year’ Universities step in to offer placements for those fleeing Russian invasion Tom Williams 9月 21日
Record numbers of students secure degree place through clearing Many students who achieve grades requested by original offer choosing to release themselves into clearing, figures show Patrick Jack 9月 21日
King’s College London and UCU agree deal to end marking boycott Staff secure increases in London weighting, childcare subsidies and more parental leave Tom Williams 9月 20日
Arts and Humanities Research Council cuts funded PhDs by quarter UK funder will support fewer PhD studentships as cost pressures from reduced funding and higher doctoral stipends bite Jack Grove 9月 20日
Aria must not be ‘a castle in a desert’, warns Mazzucato Leading economist says new innovation agency needs to be surrounded by a stable ecosystem to enjoy success Patrick Jack 9月 20日
AI writing services proliferating despite essay mill bans Universities should target major platforms that continue to host adverts for contract cheating companies, finds UCL report Tom Williams 9月 20日
Why don’t universities value senior research-only staff? The only way to get a permanent contract seems to be to take a teaching position. But that isn’t where my skills or interests lie, says Vanessa Baxter Vanessa Baxter 9月 20日
Degrees resume as college works to ‘resolve’ financial issues Schumacher College, which is run by the Dartington Trust, delayed the start of several courses by one day Patrick Jack 9月 19日
Twenty-four grand job? It’s all right, say UK graduates New graduate employment measure indicates that university leavers working in education and healthcare find their work most meaningful, with some jobs usually considered ‘highly skilled’ falling short Patrick Jack 9月 19日
