Unequal childcare burden blamed for fall in share of published research by women since schools shut, but funding bodies look to alleviate career impact
Report shows heavier burden for UK students compared with other parts of Europe, with the country’s research funding boost ‘a chance to reform PhD education’
At same time, experts warn that government proposals to ensure A-level pupils get more classroom time by delaying exams will cause widespread disruption to university admissions
Increasing numbers of postgraduates appears to be a win-win, with graduates seeking refuge from a poor job market and universities able to make up for lost income, but there are concerns over the quality of those being considered