Lessons from Ukraine: ‘no manual for war but it pays to prepare’ Politicians from battle-weary country hail resilience of universities despite having to adapt to challenges of conflict By Patrick Jack 31 October
Major universities facing weeks-long strikes as job cuts deepen Union branches plan walkouts across UK amid increased tensions with senior managers By Juliette Rowsell 30 October
UKRI’s annual budget to hit nearly £10 billion by end of decade Four-year allocation confirmed by science department as it signals new approach to funding research By Tom Williams 30 October
Incentivise shorter courses over full-time degrees, says Blackman Former Open University vice-chancellor fears ‘over-consumption’ of higher education is not addressing country’s challenges By Helen Packer 30 October
Uptake of Global Talent Visa ‘at saturation point’ in academia UK told to strengthen and protect its visa offer to international scientists if it wants to achieve ambition of becoming Europe’s leading life sciences economy By Tash Mosheim 30 October
University leaders ‘should not take student protests personally’ Institutions being asked to reconcile opposing laws and values urged to focus on creating atmosphere where disagreement is valued By Patrick Jack 29 October
More overseas students propel early applications to record levels Increase in applicants across almost all age groups raises hopes for bumper year of admissions, as interest in medical degrees recovers By Tom Williams 29 October
Big four ‘throwing away’ advantage in international education ‘Tug of war’ within government leading to policy volatility in all major destination countries, says former UK universities minister Jo Johnson By Patrick Jack 29 October
Universities will not become ‘skills machines’, EU warned Leading European institutions warn of ‘risk of instrumentalisation’ and say they should be allowed to determine their own role in bloc’s agenda By Emily Dixon 29 October
‘The Shadow Scholars’: inside the essay mills serving students Academic who travelled to Kenya to meet those ghostwriting university work says practice is ‘completely reshaping our future’ By Juliette Rowsell 29 October
Keele explores ‘later specialisation’ after new courses pay off Newly appointed vice-chancellor wants to embrace university’s interdisciplinary heritage while managing financial pressures By Helen Packer 29 October
‘Delay, reduce or ring-fence?’ What’s plan B on student fee levy? Proposal to take cut of international earnings now seen as inevitable after ministers tied idea to reintroduction of maintenance grants By Helen Packer 28 October
