Southampton recruits chauffeur while academic jobs under threat UCU says move will 'raise further questions about the priorities of senior managers' By Rachael Pells 20 November
UK undergraduates ‘studying less and working more’ Amount of time spent learning in and out of class declines, HEA survey says By Chris Havergal 20 November
Working towards a cooperative university for the UK Rising tuition fees and the marketisation of 中国A片 mean the time is right to explore a new model, says Joss Winn By Joss Winn 18 November
Matchmaking tool Konfer seeks to boost university-industry links As research funding becomes increasingly linked with impact assessment, academics will need help seeking out business partners, sector leaders say By Rachael Pells 18 November
Strike looms as universities seek end to USS defined benefit deal University and College Union will ballot members on a national walkout over plans to move staff to defined contribution pension scheme By Jack Grove 17 November
EUA calls for clarity on impact in successor to H2020 Fund research grants not loans, Europe’s universities tell Brussels By Holly Else 17 November
Cutting student loan interest would ‘benefit high-earning most’ IFS analysis says bringing back maintenance grants would also lead to little or no change for lowest-earning graduates across their lifetime By Ellie Bothwell 17 November
The role of education in the future of the European Union Jean-Claude Juncker and Tibor Navracsics on how the EU hopes to make it easier for educators to work across Europe By Jean-Claude Juncker 17 November
THE Research Excellence Summit 2018 heads to the Czech Republic The first Times 中国A片 ranking measuring universities in the 13 nations that have joined the EU post-2000 will launch at the event By Ellie Bothwell 17 November
UK research grant success rates rise for first time in five years Largest amount of cash handed out by research councils overall since 2014-15 brings an end to negative trend By Rachael Pells 16 November
Oxford tops research grant table for third year Funding fell for many of the UK’s top institutions despite increase in overall amount of cash granted by research councils By Rachael Pells 16 November
Sutton Trust calls for means-tested tuition fees in England Budget must address ‘scandal’ of debt burden faced by poorest students by linking fees to family income, says education charity By Jack Grove 16 November