More managed HE sector ¡®could see autonomy traded for stability¡¯ While it may be reluctant to attempt widespread reform of universities, economic circumstances may force Labour¡¯s hand, experts believe By Tom Williams 5 December
Scottish budget a ¡®real-terms cut¡¯ despite HE funding pledge Repurposing Covid-era cash allows government to claim extra investment but institutions remain in ¡®precarious state¡¯ By Tom Williams 4 December
Wales follows England in raising tuition fees to ?9,535 Increase to ¡®ensure Welsh institutions remain competitive¡¯ will be second time fees are hiked in space of a year By Tom Williams 4 December
St Andrews rector barred from graduations over legal action Stella Maris launches judicial review against removal from governing body over Israel ¡®genocide¡¯ claim By Patrick Jack 4 December
Three UK universities put on student visa ¡®action plans¡¯ ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Office guidance suggests breaches of sponsorship requirements as sector becomes more reliant on international student revenues By Patrick Jack 4 December
Scottish v-cs fear falling further behind on research funding English universities within empowered metro-mayor areas could gain research advantage over Scottish peers, warns umbrella group By Jack Grove 3 December
French universities join ¡®day of mobilisation¡¯ against budget Higher education institutions ¡®in danger¡¯ as a result of controversial budget measures, umbrella group says, with some closing in protest By Emily Dixon 3 December
Research Excellence Framework main panel chairs named Four Russell Group professors to lead assessment teams By Chris Havergal 3 December
Four in 10 UK university governors are white British men Governors representing multiple protected characteristics could mean only a ¡®small number of individuals¡¯ are responsible for boosting boards¡¯ diversity figures By Juliette Rowsell 3 December
Tech billionaire invests ?100 million in research with Oxford Larry Ellison¡¯s foundation expands partnership with top-ranked university that aims to address ¡®humanity¡¯s greatest challenges¡¯ By Tom Williams 3 December
Universities consider axeing foundation courses over fee cut Move to restrict funding for introductory programmes seen as damaging to Westminster government¡¯s access agenda By Tom Williams 3 December
OfS pauses all new registration applications to focus on finances ¡®Challenger¡¯ institutions dealt blow as regulator temporarily shuts down processes seen as crucial for launching as a provider By Tom Williams 2 December