Public vastly overestimate level of ‘graduate regret’, poll finds New research highlights misconceptions about higher education, with people more positive about universities than is commonly realised By Helen Packer 20 August
‘Business-as-usual’ offers from publishers raise walk-away fears Disappointing offers which ‘miss financial reality’ faced by UK higher education have heightened speculation that institutions will ditch proposed deals By Jack Grove 20 August
Gambling research ‘at risk of going backwards’ despite new levy UKRI handed more cash for betting-related research but campaigners claim ‘industry-friendly’ funding call stops ‘fresh start’ from old regime By Jack Grove 19 August
The OfS must spearhead a dilution of the UK’s lavish student experience If the UK has decided it can no longer afford the sub-Oxbridge university model, expectations need to be systematically lowered, says Robert Dingwall By Robert Dingwall 19 August
‘Top-down approach needed’ for EU to finally establish ERA Long-awaited ‘single market’ for research won’t happen based on voluntary commitments alone, sector leaders say By Emily Dixon 18 August
Flexible estates ‘the future’ as high street site opens to public Gloucestershire eyes civic engagement and new revenue streams after saving department store building By Helen Packer 18 August
Dutch student organisations ‘at risk of disappearing’ amid cuts Groups struggle to find board members as financial pressure on students increases, umbrella body says By Emily Dixon 16 August
Turing to ‘step up’ defence work after government pressure AI institute pledges to support national goals and ‘deliver innovation’ on a level not possible in individual universities By Helen Packer 15 August
UK universities see busiest first day of clearing on record Number of students placed on courses on day one the highest since records began, with direct to clearing route also seeing unprecedented interest By Patrick Jack 15 August
Real-terms fall in R&D spending ‘could hold back UK’s growth’ Warnings UK failing to keep up with international competitors as real-terms research expenditure declines By Helen Packer 15 August
‘Uneven’ recruitment may ‘force more universities into mergers’ Record number of applicants brings temporary relief to under-pressure institutions, but issues of ‘systematic underfunding’ remain By Patrick Jack 14 August
Elite universities grow intakes as more students get first choice Rising demand from 18-year-old applicants drives up entry rate, with two-fifths of cohort set to enter most selective institutions By Patrick Jack 14 August
