Dutch student organisations ‘at risk of disappearing’ amid cuts Groups struggle to find board members as financial pressure on students increases, umbrella body says By Emily Dixon 16 August
Turing to ‘step up’ defence work after government pressure AI institute pledges to support national goals and ‘deliver innovation’ on a level not possible in individual universities By Helen Packer 15 August
UK universities see busiest first day of clearing on record Number of students placed on courses on day one the highest since records began, with direct to clearing route also seeing unprecedented interest By Patrick Jack 15 August
Real-terms fall in R&D spending ‘could hold back UK’s growth’ Warnings UK failing to keep up with international competitors as real-terms research expenditure declines By Helen Packer 15 August
‘Uneven’ recruitment may ‘force more universities into mergers’ Record number of applicants brings temporary relief to under-pressure institutions, but issues of ‘systematic underfunding’ remain By Patrick Jack 14 August
Elite universities grow intakes as more students get first choice Rising demand from 18-year-old applicants drives up entry rate, with two-fifths of cohort set to enter most selective institutions By Patrick Jack 14 August
Svein St?len: ‘Collaboration harder now but still a must’ Outgoing rector of University of Oslo says culture of openness changed into one dominated by national priorities during his eight years in charge of Norway’s top-ranked institution By Emily Dixon 14 August
‘Time running out’ to help Gazan students blocked from UK study Students unable to take up their places at start of academic year might never have the same chance again, campaigners warn By Juliette Rowsell 14 August
Theology ‘hardest hit’ by course cuts, warns former archbishop Religious studies under threat as universities close courses to save money By Helen Packer 14 August
Dundee admits ‘clear failings’ in financial management Under-pressure university commits to action plan to sort out its finances, acknowledging its governance ‘fell well short’ By Juliette Rowsell 13 August
Latest University of Bradford strike targets A-level results day Staff to walk out again over plans to save ?16 million, with university open day also affected By Tom Williams 13 August
Universities ‘ready’ to fill skills gaps as key industries expand Quango estimates ‘priority’ occupations will need an additional 900,000 workers by end of decade, with universities likely to meet much of the demand By Chris Havergal 13 August