Theology 鈥榟ardest hit鈥� by course cuts, warns former archbishop Religious studies under threat as universities close courses to save money By Helen Packer 14 August
鈥楾ime running out鈥� to help Gazan students blocked from UK study Students unable to take up their places at start of academic year might never have the same chance again, campaigners warn By Juliette Rowsell 14 August
Svein St酶len: 鈥楥ollaboration harder now but still a must鈥� Outgoing rector of University of Oslo says culture of openness changed into one dominated by national priorities during his eight years in charge of Norway鈥檚 top-ranked institution By Emily Dixon 14 August
Dundee admits 鈥榗lear failings鈥� in financial management Under-pressure university commits to action plan to sort out its finances, acknowledging its governance 鈥榝ell well short鈥� By Juliette Rowsell 13 August
Latest University of Bradford strike targets A-level results day Staff to walk out again over plans to save 拢16 million, with university open day also affected By Tom Williams 13 August
Universities 鈥榬eady鈥� to fill skills gaps as key industries expand Quango estimates 鈥榩riority鈥� occupations will need an additional 900,000 workers by end of decade, with universities likely to meet much of the demand By Chris Havergal 13 August
鈥楨ssential鈥� humanities to be championed by author in new role Professor of public humanities position for Birmingham City University鈥檚 Islam Issa comes amid pressure on humanities courses and threat of AI By Jack Grove 13 August
Voters back student loan forgiveness for public sector workers Strong support for creating more financial incentives for students to study to become teachers or nurses, even among Reform UK backers By Ben Miller 13 August
Accelerated degree fee increase 鈥榰ndermined鈥� by funding cuts Institutions unclear on government鈥檚 stance towards accelerated degrees as faster courses set to become more expensive for students By Helen Packer 13 August
Students swapping places in clearing 鈥榥ew normal鈥� for admissions Applicants are returning to previously researched options instead of seeing clearing as opportunity to 鈥榯rade up鈥�, says Ucas chief executive By Juliette Rowsell 12 August
French private sector law 鈥榢eeps responsibility on students鈥� Regulation proposed after concerns about quality but critics say it presents 鈥榠ndividual solutions to collective problem鈥� By Emily Dixon 12 August
English university degree 鈥榗osts 拢90,000 over three years鈥� 鈥楾raditional student experience鈥� off limits for most, researchers warn after estimating living costs at double available maintenance loans By Patrick Jack 12 August