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Addressing issues with trainees dropping out or moving abroad as important as increasing places, says new Medical School Council chair

But preoccupation with the mundane sidelines universities from the main game, according to vice-chancellors

With Covid exam disruption mostly gone but early entry schemes still in the ascendancy, admission stresses have been brought forward

President forced to search for third ministry candidate since May, leaving sector rudderless as universities face enrolment decline and frozen fees

Karl Andersson has long attracted controversy over his interest in sexually suggestive images of teenage boys, so did university investigate this?

Rebalancing of undergraduate intakes after fee freeze ¡®not a factor¡¯ this year but may prove important in future, says Ucas chief executive

Universities urged to adhere to set of 12 principles as key quality mechanism comes under increased strain because of large workloads

Sage says it is continuing to investigate article in which doctoral candidate chronicles how he ¡®enjoyed¡¯ provocative cartoon images of boys

Cardona cites cultural deficit in lamenting that billions in equity-oriented aid is failing to make a significant difference

Experts say well-researched tools will be needed to draw more young men into medicine, psychology, dentistry and veterinary studies

Bursaries and scholarships among other measures to solve teaching workforce ¡®crisis¡¯

Biggest beneficiaries from excellence-driven funds will leverage uplift to secure additional funding and win political arguments, say pro vice-chancellors

Military drills may put off overseas learners at a time when student flows from mainland China are already staunched by Covid-19

Austrian ministry may push for efficiencies and restructuring as universities vie to have their payroll-driven shortfalls filled in

Specialisation is revered and rewarded, leaving teaching institutions wondering ¨C even with a promised federal infusion ¨C how to encourage more generalists

Oregon leader and lawyer to succeed Morton Schapiro this autumn

Financial uncertainties and changing demographics mean this year¡¯s admissions cycle signals shift in universities¡¯ approach

University hopes to build more diverse faculty by enriching PhD process with skills typically acquired in prolonged postdoc slog

Outgoing prime minister¡¯s pro-science messaging has been ever-present during his time in Downing Street but has he delivered for research? Jack Grove considers his legacy

In some countries, male researchers¡¯ article output appears to have been more adversely affected, according to new study

Critics highlight historic plagiarism allegations and ¡®flawed¡¯ selection process

Union questions the benefits of cutting short the studies of hundreds of Russian students

Dramatic change in context could help union secure mandate for broader action but scale of challenge remains daunting

¡®Wanking is not a research method; it is just wanking,¡¯ says professor, as doctoral candidate chronicles how he ¡®enjoyed¡¯ provocative cartoon images of boys

Lifting of suspension follows agency decision to relinquish role in monitoring standards in England

As Science retracts a paper by a second James Cook alumnus, critics ask where they learned their craft

Change comes after consultants find leading biomedical research funder is ¡®still an institutionally racist organisation¡¯

While many early career academics are preoccupied with job security, the factor that most correlates with job satisfaction is a helpful boss

Graham Virgo ¡®very concerned¡¯ by Liz Truss¡¯ policy that would guarantee interviews for all straight-A* students

Rate will be 6.3 per cent from next month, after projections swapped for real data

Moves ¡®appear to fit a broader pattern¡¯ of Indian authorities using diverse means to restrict researchers¡¯ freedom, says academic rights group

Sparked by fear of Chinese technological competitiveness, Congress acts to double NSF budget with push for applied technology

Reversal of rampant grade inflation may offer hope to English universities whose offer-making was disrupted by predicted A levels

Covid a memory in most regions as cost, quality, work and migration opportunities guide study destination choices

Uptick in flows to Australia, Canada and US also predicted

Long-term halt in loan repayment requirement ¨C while Biden stalls on other protections ¨C undermines key federal accountability method, experts warn

First driven by necessity due to the pandemic, broadcasting from ecological sites has many advantages, says academic 

After a particularly jarring moment on its fraternity-heavy campus, US institution tries teaching officers about tolerance and listening

Remote education¡¯s sometimes bad reputation a result of experiences being reactive, not designed, says Simon Thomson

Researchers warn of knock-on effects for international publishing and student and staff mobility

Post-92s and private universities more likely to offer incoming students the option of when they begin their course while Russell Group stick to traditional autumn start

Institution¡¯s party chief dismissed in controversy over lecturers sent overseas to get doctoral qualifications

DFG advisory group says opposition to animal use comes from ¡®fundamental misjudgements¡¯ and that falling usage figures ¡®say nothing¡¯ about welfare

As US campuses relent under societal pressure on masking, results from autumn 2021 semester affirm value of basic protections

New cooperative approach targets biggest essay mills without need for court action

University of New England¡¯s Brigid Heywood ¡®strenuously denies¡¯ wrongdoing in incident reportedly involving 16-year-old girl

Second postponement in as many years acknowledges Covid¡¯s ¡®major impact¡¯ on research efforts

¡®Reassessment of his priorities¡¯ said to be behind swift departure of former West of Scotland leader

Strong entry into European Universities scheme could fuel claims that hurt from Horizon exclusion has been overblown, sector leader warns

Modern institutions get millions more in quality-related grants, in first allocations to use 2021 REF results

The academic and civil rights crusader talks about a mother who showed her how to stand up for herself and for others

Four decades as professor and campus vice-president, with a stint in Italy, has Robert Berne seeing parallels to global intrigue and prison life

Soaring youth unemployment could spur outward flight or lead young people to turn away from ambitions of studying abroad

Next prime minister urged to appoint Cabinet-level minister for science and technology to show ambitious commitments are ¡®more than just words¡¯

Working-class pupils particularly fearful, finds survey, with universities urged to give ¡®additional leniency¡¯ on admissions

Survey findings reflect escalating scepticism of media in all its forms

Biologist became household name during coronavirus pandemic

Court action to follow alleged incident at Armidale club, according to reports

Authors of new Australian ¡®ethical framework¡¯ say academic senates should have as much power as university executives

Global poll of nearly 10,000 researchers reveals continued influence of bibliometrics in determining reputation and institutional ties