English regulator issues first refusal on provider loan access OfS rules that Bloomsbury Institute Limited cannot be included on register of providers because of quality and governance concerns By John Morgan 4 July
THE Europe Teaching Rankings 2019: results announced Spain makes progress in THE ranking of teaching prowess in Europe By Ellie Bothwell 4 July
Casual academics ‘work double the hours they are paid?for’ Some hourly paid and part-time academics may be effectively earning less than the minimum wage, says University and College Union By Nick Mayo 4 July
Call to support religious groups to?bridge campus divides Report finds groups such as Christian Union can play an important role By Matthew Reisz 4 July
Accept lecture capture despite attendance drop, says dean More than half of academics surveyed said being videoed makes them less spontaneous, but importance to students is clear By Anna McKie 4 July
Mauro Ferrari: we must ensure Europe retains its lead in research The European Research Council’s president-elect discusses his polymath career, the tragedy that changed his research, ultramarathons and jazz By David Matthews 4 July
National Student Survey 2019: overall improvement masks falls Some churn in standings sees a number of institutions drop dozens of places By Simon Baker 3 July
‘Cash-for-access’ claim over ?1 million bill for Whitehall ties Government scheme funded by four universities raises concern in sector over ‘surprising flow of resources’ By John Morgan 3 July
Backbench bid to outlaw essay mills in England and Wales launched Lord Storey’s private member’s bill would make it illegal to provide or to advertise contract cheating services By Anna McKie 3 July
English universities welcome boost in QR research funding Budget for 2019-20 promises ?45 million in quality-related support, but universities say more is needed By Rachael Pells 2 July
Professor: give non-graduates ‘dignity’ to heal societal divide Populism scholar Matthew Goodwin discusses political side-effects of higher education expansion and academic debate about ‘grievances’ fuelling movements By John Morgan 2 July
Regulator finds ‘systemic’ failings at De Montfort after v-c exit OfS investigation followed Dominic Shellard’s departure, with university admitting failure on oversight of leadership, ‘in particular the v-c’ By John Morgan 1 July
