Minimum-length research contracts ‘don’t address systemic issues’ Germany’s plan to extend the length of academic contracts will do little to relieve precarity in researchers’ early careers, experts say By Seher Asaf 12 August
Judge rules against universities in weekend students case Court sides with government that students studying only on weekends are distance learners and should not have access to maintenance loans By Juliette Rowsell 11 August
Fewer courses in clearing ‘probably’ result of consolidation Ucas chief says students may have reduced options this year but ‘number changing on a daily basis’ By Georgia Luckhurst 11 August
Cambridge v-c criticised as whistleblowing academic wins tribunal Deborah Prentice accused of just ‘rubber-stamping’ decisions amid university investigation ‘beset by delays’ By Georgia Luckhurst 11 August
‘Flawed’ use of non-significant data ‘killing further research’ Papers still too quick to interpret results as showing no meaningful effect, ‘polluting’ scientific literature By Juliette Rowsell 11 August
Top universities ‘under-enrol disadvantaged students’ Students from lower socio-economic backgrounds missing out on places despite meeting entry requirements By Georgia Luckhurst 10 August
Small providers face ‘systemic barriers’ to engaging with industry Slow regulatory cycles, rigid graduate outcome measures and inflexible funding holding back specialist institutions, report claims By Georgia Luckhurst 10 August
EU entry ‘will not transform Montenegro’s universities overnight’ Significant gaps in research infrastructure and funding have made it difficult for universities to take full advantage of EU integration By Seher Asaf 10 August
UK HE needs to be ready for upgraded terrorism preparedness rules From next spring, Martyn’s Law will mandate proportionate arrangements to protect staff, students and visitors, says Laura Gibb By Laura Gibb 10 August
Imperial turns to home-grown inventions in climate fight ‘Slow and steady’ sustainability strategy utilises products founded by graduates from leading science university By Georgia Luckhurst 9 August
Cambridge to review hiring processes after Arday row University says its investigation into sociology professor will feed into wider inquiry on recruitment of senior academics By Tom Williams 7 August
Calls for independent Arday inquiry as Cambridge probe questioned Office for Students urged to investigate wider sector issues after star sociology professor accused of plagiarism By Helen Packer 7 August