More UK students see university as good value for money Hepi/Advance HE annual survey finds improvements, but lower perceived learning gain on some courses will be scrutinised in post-Augar era By Anna McKie 13 June
European scientists must defend European values Brexit or no Brexit, scientists across the continent have an obligation to keep standing up for ideals such as integrity, trust and cooperation, writes the European Union’s former director-general of research, Robert-Jan Smits By Robert-Jan Smits 13 June
Augar warns against unpicking post-18 review recommendations After fears that government could seek to cut fees without replacement funding, review chair stresses plans are interconnected By John Morgan 12 June
When does proofreading become plagiarism? Experts say rules are too unclear in light of rise of online commercial checking services By Anna McKie 12 June
‘Trolling’ fears over Leeds’ anonymous student feedback plan Academics fear women and ethnic minorities will be particularly exposed to abuse on module discussion boards By Anna McKie 11 June
UKRI agrees to create research integrity watchdog Umbrella body for research councils accepts MPs’ call for organisation to monitor whether universities carry out misconduct investigations properly By Chris Havergal 10 June
UK government may acquiesce to return of post-study work visas Jo Johnson’s amendment wins support from 26 Tories, including brother Boris, prompting suggestions it will be accepted by government By John Morgan 10 June
Queen’s Birthday Honours 2019: knighthood for UAL vice-chancellor Three vice-chancellors get CBEs, as Anna Vignoles, Lee Elliot Major and Kevin Fong also among those honoured By Nick Mayo 7 June
Teaching Excellence Summit: Lammy urges academics to resist ‘free speech’ attacks Former universities minister renews attack on Oxford’s and Cambridge’s records on access By Paul Basken 7 June
Skidmore warns against over-reliance on graduate earnings data England’s universities minister says arts and humanities must not be marginalised in wake of Augar review By Chris Havergal 7 June
Oxford to build 2,000 homes to tackle staff housing shortage University chooses ‘private sector partner’ to deliver project By John Morgan 7 June
Academic uses film to raise plight of Sierra Leone diamond miners Researcher hopes showing at United Nations will spur further action to help the most disadvantaged artisans By Matthew Reisz 7 June
