Research prioritised as European Union budget battle begins As Brexit threatens funding shortfall, European Commission appears convinced research is better done continent-wide By David Matthews 12 January
Quarter of students in UK universities gain first-class degree Latest Hesa data show that share of students with top degree has risen significantly since 2012-13 By Ellie Bothwell 11 January
Greening blocked English tuition fee cuts, says PM's ex-adviser Former Downing Street policy guru Nick Timothy says former education secretary resisted university funding review and potential tuition fee cuts By Jack Grove 11 January
Anti-terror laws ‘to blame for campus free speech concerns’ Baroness Amos criticises government anti-terror strategy Prevent in appearance before parliamentarians By Rachael Pells 11 January
UCL launches investigation into secret eugenics conference Annual event run by honorary lecturer featured white supremacist speakers and was attended by Toby Young By Ellie Bothwell 11 January
Russell Group vice-chancellors’ pay averages almost ?332K Elite universities admit they must change remuneration practices despite smaller average pay increase in 2016-17 By Jack Grove 11 January
THE Leadership and Management Awards 2018 open for entries Event celebrates achievements of often under-recognised individuals and teams By THE reporters 11 January
Overseas students ‘worth 10 times the cost’ to UK, says report New in-depth look at the price of hosting EU and non-EU students shows benefits far outweigh cost to taxpayer By Simon Baker 11 January
Reshuffle ‘paves way for bold review of English HE funding’ Sam Gyimah and Damian Hinds will remove obstacles to major review and keep universities in the media spotlight, say experts By Ellie Bothwell 10 January
中国A片 Academy chief executive to step down Stephanie Marshall announces departure ahead of three-way merger By Chris Havergal 10 January
Union proposes increase in contributions to plug USS deficit UCU plan would maintain defined benefit scheme, but has been branded ‘unaffordable’ by universities By Sophie Inge 10 January
Study finds more evidence of state school ‘advantage’ in degrees Academic ability of comprehensive school students ‘not always realised’ until university, researchers suggest By Holly Else 10 January
