Universities brace for another cut in government teaching grants Falling UK government investment in teaching must be considered as part of review of student loan system, MPs told By Helen Packer 2 June
Universities file for judicial review over weekend student loans Institutions ask for review of decision to revoke loans and of classification of weekend courses as distance learning By Helen Packer 2 June
Increase value of master鈥檚 loans, urges Russell Group Funding and affordability significant barriers for UK students hoping to progress to postgraduate study, says report By Jack Grove 2 June
Hungary 鈥榤ust change institutional culture鈥� in governance shake-up Country鈥檚 efforts to satisfy EU demands on academic freedom need to go beyond legal changes, experts say By Seher Asaf 2 June
Two-thirds of English public doubt value of university degrees People increasingly sceptical of higher education鈥檚 benefits, according to social attitudes poll, while majority back limits on international students By Helen Packer 2 June
Liverpool first winner for devolved mayoral research funding Support for two major science projects is hailed by city鈥檚 mayor as an important turning point in UK science policy By Jack Grove 1 June
WhatsApp messages reveal Mandelson鈥檚 Oxford chancellor PR push Former peer attempted to mobilise Labour alumni to vote him into prestigious position, saying online voting offered chance to beat Tories By Helen Packer 1 June
Academics 鈥榥eed clarity鈥� on navigating disagreements Open University scholars call for more self-governance on free speech issues, warning conflicts often 鈥榠mproperly鈥� dealt with By Helen Packer 1 June
French bill 鈥榗ould trigger bankruptcies鈥� at for-profit providers Success of new legislation aimed at curbing poor-quality education will depend on whether institutions lose access to public funds, experts say By Seher Asaf 1 June
UCU in 鈥榙ifficult position鈥� over 2 per cent pay offer response Members at union鈥檚 congress debate whether to hold another national ballot despite failure to reach threshold last year By Juliette Rowsell 29 May
Hungary to rejoin Erasmus and 鈥榩hase out鈥� university foundations Ursula von der Leyen and Peter Magyar hail 鈥榞reat progress鈥� as leaders agree to unlock EU funds after Orb谩n defeat By Seher Asaf 29 May
Aberdeen could cut 111 jobs as it seeks 拢10 million in savings 鈥楧ecisive action鈥� is needed to address structural deficit despite recent cost-saving measures, says principal By Jack Grove 29 May