Academic independence is at the heart of Troubles public history Critics’ claim that research on British policy in Northern Ireland will be influenced by ministers is incorrect, says Ian McBride By Ian McBride 8 May
Police shut down university Gaza protests in Berlin and Amsterdam Encampments cleared by law enforcement as student protests spread across Europe By Emily Dixon 8 May
Chinese pay lion’s share of master’s fees at top UK universities Estimates suggest Russell Group’s Chinese fee income has quadrupled in recent years By Patrick Jack 8 May
Cap overseas student numbers and scrap graduate visa, says report Right-wing thinktank argues government, not universities, should be put in control of student visa numbers to ‘reduce the potential for abuse’ By Tom Williams 8 May
Private universities law will stem Greek diaspora, minister says Kyriakos Pierrakakis tells THE that controversial reforms will help to make country a higher education destination By Emily Dixon 8 May
Pro-Palestinian encampments spread across UK universities More than a dozen institutions affected as students join global movement with roots on US campuses By Patrick Jack 7 May
NUS settles with former president ousted over antisemitism claims Organisation recognises pro-Palestinian and anti-Zionist beliefs may be protected, bringing to an end employment tribunal brought by Shaima Dallali By Tom Williams 7 May
Universities ‘risk grinding to a halt’ as job cuts deepen Institutions where hundreds of roles are at risk will have to radically change the way they operate, staff warn, with big impact on students and the wider community By Tom Williams 7 May
Academics fear managers’ ‘panopticon-like’ digital surveillance Tracking teaching, grades and research productivity with electronic systems is affecting staff independence and well-being, union-backed survey finds By Jack Grove 7 May
UK graduate visa vital for local economies, city leaders tell MAC Councillors urge government not to place restrictions on post-study work rights By Tom Williams 7 May
Ignoring the UK’s China reliance is a recipe for disaster The government should help universities diversify their source countries as it works towards a fix for domestic student funding, says Connor Horsfall By Connor Horsfall 4 May
‘State-directed’ public history of Troubles ‘lacks credibility’ Historians to be granted full access to state archives, but critics question relationship to controversial Legacy Act By Patrick Jack 3 May
