Swedish universities nervously await ‘flood’ of adult learners Funding reforms set to drive up demand, but institutions uncertain about likely intake and course interest Ben Upton 5月 11日
How I coped with bereavement in academia Dealing with the death of a family member is never easy, but does academic life present further complications and difficulties? Three academics at different stages of their careers tell their stories Rachel Moss 5月 11日
Queen’s Speech: bill planned for lifelong loans and entry bars Plan for legislation seems to firm up government plans for minimum entry requirement and student number controls John Morgan 5月 10日
Set carbon budgets to limit university flights, say researchers Academics urge action to avoid losing pandemic-era gains, also suggesting making emissions a key factor in project evaluations Simon Baker 5月 10日
Germany’s strict return to classrooms risks ‘missed opportunity’ Universities seen as lacking capacity and strategy to embrace blended learning long-term Ben Upton 5月 10日
UK research status ‘at real risk’ as Horizon row damage widens UK will give up its leadership role in EU-wide research projects for a back seat if association impasse drags on, warns Liverpool science chief Jack Grove 5月 10日
Performing arts need a research and practice excellence framework Research-led teaching is undermined when academics’ research is pushed into areas only obliquely related to students’ interests, says Ian Pace Ian Pace 5月 10日
Oxford names neuroscientist Irene Tracey as vice-chancellor Merton College warden boasts long association with city and university, but is relative newcomer to top-level leadership Chris Havergal 5月 9日
UK student mental health crisis ‘may be worse than thought’ Study highlights significant under-reporting of anxiety and stress, with male and ethnic minority learners among least likely to seek help Tom Williams 5月 9日
English number caps ‘could be seen as signal of poor quality’ Universities UK fears restricting student numbers at particular providers could have damaging reputational effects Tom Williams 5月 9日
‘First causal evidence’ that degrees ‘make people more liberal’ Study finds getting a degree reduces authoritarianism and racial prejudice and increases economic right-wing attitudes John Morgan 5月 9日
Graduations at risk as UK marking boycott planned from 23 May Academics at 44 institutions to refuse to mark work or set exams in midst of busy summer assessment period, in ongoing row over pay and pensions Tom Williams 5月 6日
