In which disciplines could Brexit hurt UK collaboration the most? Analysis of data on current research networks suggests that subjects where expensive kit is shared could be vulnerable By Simon Baker 29 March
European Open Science Cloud hopes for lift-off But observers warn that open data initiative is progressing too slowly and researchers lack incentives to join up By David Matthews 29 March
Pensions strike forces UK universities to reset examinations Institutions are removing content that has not been covered because of missed classes but are adamant that standards will not be lowered By Sophie Inge 28 March
Brexit uncertainty drives Warwick to create French connection Universities cannot afford to wait for politicians to resolve future research relationship between the UK and European Union By Jack Grove 28 March
‘Significant but uneven’ progress on tackling sexual misconduct Many UK universities have already updated or are in the process of reviewing disciplinary procedures By Sophie Inge 28 March
Police set to arrest St Andrews-based Catalan academic Lawyer for Clara Ponsati, the former Catalan education minister whose extradition is sought by Spain, says she will hand herself in By David Matthews 27 March
Melanie Welham appointed BBSRC executive chair permanent post for interim chief executive confirmed ahead of UKRI formation By Rachael Pells 27 March
Grayson Perry criticises lack of diversity on art degrees Turner prizewinner says universities should make greater efforts to recruit students from disadvantaged backgrounds By Seeta Bhardwa 27 March
Claims of free speech crisis on campuses ‘exaggerated’, say MPs Allegations that ‘snowflake’ students are routinely restricting freedom of speech are overblown, says parliamentary inquiry By Jack Grove 27 March
V-c under fire for claiming Open University academics ‘don’t teach’ Peter Horrocks’ comments about development of learning materials branded ‘an attack on OU staff and the institution itself’ By Sophie Inge 26 March
Body consciousness: stereotypes ‘still hold back female scholars’ Researcher says it is difficult to find portrayals of female scientists that focus on achievement By Matthew Reisz 25 March
Cambridge response to Facebook data scandal ‘inadequate’ University has distanced itself from controversial researcher, but critic argues that it has failed to live up to own ethics code By David Matthews 23 March