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Statistics Netherlands finds that a switch away from grants has cut some students¡¯ education short ¨C despite government promises

Sector figures disagree on whether DfE is on board with using ?7,500 cap to cut loan outlay and ¡®squeeze¡¯ non-priority subjects

Suggested new avenue for conservative donor influence opposed by students

Underwhelming increases in teaching subsidies and student benefits, while research misses out

English universities argue foundation years diversify STEM intake, as Augar call to scrap funding comes back on agenda

Researchers press for ministerial code of conduct amid fears that latest political intervention may never be resolved

OfS says it has ¡®no plans¡¯ to use new student outcomes measure, but government repeats warnings about ¡®low-quality courses¡¯

Long-running negotiations between Brussels and Berne have stalled, risking a repeat of 2014, when the country was shut out of EU research

Part of a nexus of deals between Hungary and China, the project has become a flashpoint in local politics after it emerged locals will foot the bill

Changes to funding mechanisms can feel like a threat, but Aria will be a blast of fresh air for science and technology, says Tom Stephenson

Government says it will give OfS powers to enforce ¡®minimum expectations of quality¡¯ before regulator responds to consultation on plan

Ex-Miliband adviser turned Sydney Policy Lab director discusses globalised academia¡¯s decoupling from ¡®everyday society¡¯

Efforts to recruit a diverse student mix undermined by policy paradox, as visa applicants from many countries are viewed with suspicion

Universities out of the budget spotlight, as attention turns to training and commercial research

Roberta Mock explores a tradition of performance that still raises urgent political questions today

Calbright faces 2022 closure deadline after troubled start

Four institutions get $555 million compensation for Maryland shifting their courses to white campuses

New South Wales proposal could have international learners on campuses in time for second semester

Scholars say criticism of fields such as gender studies and race theory is leading to self-censorship

Policy should focus more on research¡¯s benefits to a region than on where it is conducted, say Sarah Chaytor, Grace Gottlieb and Graeme Reid

Exclusion of science minister from Downing Street meetings is cause for concern, says former political aide

In wake of campus free speech bill plan, Tory ex-minister says UK-China links must be regulated to avert ¡®genuine threat to free speech¡¯

New statutory tort would aim to protect ¡®political minorities¡¯, but critics fear it will mean ¡®risk-assessing the life out of campus¡¯

Researchers advocate realignment of international agencies, saying sector cannot wait for the next instalment of China¡¯s trade war

Low expectations scarcely met, as pessimistic border projections and underwhelming future spending estimates trump spending pledges

Government¡¯s legislative agenda includes extra powers for OfS on HE quality and enabling individuals to sue universities on free speech

When academics accept stints in politicians¡¯ offices, everybody benefits, says outgoing Australian ministerial adviser

With a $300 billion price tag, campaign promise met with scepticism ¨C and long-term optimism

New chair and ministers have scope to reshape regulator, as leadership and board roles potentially open up at politically fraught time

The opportunity exists to reimagine the UK¡¯s post-18 education system in a way that will improve society as well as the economy, says Susan Lea

¡®It is important that we clearly stand by scientists¡¯ says Armin Laschet, as Germany gears up for September election

Lawmakers and activists work to forbid talk of enduring inequities

Choice of Cordray affirms high-profile focus on problem of college affordability

As Brussels tries again to push forward the European research area, the bloc remains fractured by investment levels, researcher mobility and national rules

Gender concerns leave MIT-Harvard star lone unconfirmed choice for presidential Cabinet

Eleven universities, their real estate and shares have been given over to foundations that observers say will be dominated by ruling party loyalists

Independent lobby welcomes new short course funding and regulatory ¡®reprieve¡¯ but rails against perpetuation of ¡®unfair¡¯ loan fee

President offers states three-to-one split on college aid boost alongside 20 per cent rise in Pell Grant

With some academics being willing to oust those they disagree with, self-censorship is a huge, unacknowledged problem, says James Tooley

Lockdowns decimated the part-time jobs on which French students relied, and debate is now under way over how to fix ¡®broken¡¯ system of state support

Education Committee chair says Bristol¡¯s handling of David Miller case has created ¡®hostile environment¡¯ for Jewish students akin to ¡®1930s Germany¡¯

Aston and London South Bank are latest institutions to shutter humanities and social sciences degrees

Relying on academic research, thinktanks translate findings into the language of politicians and media, EUA president Michael Murphy argues ¨C but not always accurately

Scotland 2070 authors call for doubling of research spend and for institutional mergers, to boost global clout and innovation focus

With suggestion that academia profits from ¡®slave labour¡¯, senators back new threat to research ties

Trudeau backs spending despite deep deficit, yet still disappoints academic researchers

Polling accompanied by call for Westminster government to set out more details of lifetime learning plans

Sir Adrian Smith tells MPs that scientists must redouble efforts to win European grants to offset huge drop in science funding

Unfavourable policies stem from ¡®frustrations¡¯ over stymied reforms, former education minister says

Likely to enter government in the autumn, the party wants a big expansion of student support, 40 per cent female quotas in universities, and academic freedom at the heart of foreign policy

Opposition pledges unity ticket with government on ¡®single most important piece of microeconomic reform that faces the nation today¡¯

Chief executive of biotechnology giant urges governments to provide long-term clarity on support for research

Australian minister offers no new details on proposed commercialisation scheme or timing of international students¡¯ return

Boris Johnson ¡®completely wrong¡¯ about vaccine success, while UK industrial strategy vacillation ¡®reeks of insecurity¡¯, innovation expert tells THE summit

Academics question whether autonomy will be protected as an ambitious national policy is implemented

Senators warm to massive federal funding hike, but with greater share for non-elite institutions

Advert for student finance director post indicates minimum entry requirement idea proceeding, as sources suggest government may use GCSEs rather than A levels

Future association funding ¡®fairly secure¡¯ but must be discussed again with Treasury, says business secretary

London Higher says government proposal will ¡®take away a lifeline¡¯ for city¡¯s universities

The UK has an ambitious R&D road map but the necessary steps must be taken by politicians and funding bodies, says Andrew Thompson