Bailouts for ‘autonomous’ universities? That’s rich, says?Barber Chair of English regulator criticises universities for talking up independence and then seeking support during pandemic John Morgan 12月 3日
Lords call for UK to ‘act immediately’ on Horizon and Erasmus Committee of peers says government must confirm it will participate in EU programmes or provide details on alternatives Ellie Bothwell 12月 3日
Half of UK undergraduates worried about January return, says poll Survey of UK-based undergraduates reveals fears over spring term restart despite overall satisfaction with universities’ handling of Covid-19 pandemic Jack Grove 12月 3日
Students ‘actively encouraged’ to notify OfS of quality concerns English regulator to work with students and their unions to increase awareness of its powers John Morgan 12月 3日
England to stagger students’ post-Christmas return over five weeks Students to be offered Covid tests when they arrive on campus Chris Havergal 12月 2日
ICT cuts ‘leave vaccine university vulnerable to cyberattacks’ Campaigners claim forcing staff to reapply for jobs with lower salaries will damage Imperial and leave institution vulnerable Anna McKie 12月 2日
Stagger student return to campus in January, says Labour Party Phased return to campus and more clarity on rules for returning international students are needed, says the UK opposition Jack Grove 12月 1日
University staff ‘uncomfortable’ handling internationalisation European survey finds there are large gaps between perceptions of importance of internationalisation and levels of experience and confidence Ellie Bothwell 12月 1日
Blended research methods ‘will become more prevalent’ post-Covid Academics say online methodologies can produce more collaborative, diverse and ethical research Ellie Bothwell 12月 1日
Oxford vaccine success is ‘wider win for academic science’ Comparisons with big pharma distract from ‘amazing’ achievement that will lead to long-term dividends for science, say experts Jack Grove 12月 1日