Organisational issues on some courses temper high NSS scores Students more positive on all aspects of university life than last year, but regulator flags management problems at some institutions By Tom Williams 9 July
LLE to prioritise degree modules aligned with skills needs Coming new English student finance system offers flexible study options for subjects that support Labour’s industrial strategy By Helen Packer 9 July
Macron launches joint UK-France research laboratory at Imperial French president welcomes growing collaboration between scientists either side of the Channel By Emily Dixon 9 July
Agent training course aims to safeguard UK sector reputation British Council-run scheme comes amid growing concern over the ethics of international student recruitment By Tash Mosheim 9 July
Employing staff via subsidiary ‘divides university’s workforce’ Surrey one of the first institutions outside TPS to look at offering different terms and conditions for new hires to save costs By Juliette Rowsell 9 July
Next Erasmus+ programme should ‘strengthen international bonds’ Bolster partnerships with institutions outside the EU through next iteration of mobility scheme, umbrella groups urge By Emily Dixon 8 July
Expansion ‘no longer an option’ for universities tackling crisis One in five UK university leaders exploring mergers as sector fears ‘contagion’ effect of institutional failure By Helen Packer 8 July
Incoming students ‘happiest cohort since pre-pandemic’ Student applicants from overseas report fewer mental health issues and reduced loneliness compared with UK domestic counterparts By Juliette Rowsell 8 July
Strike ballot called over University of the West of Scotland cuts UCU claims institution hasn’t ruled out compulsory redundancies as it cuts further 75 roles By Juliette Rowsell 7 July
?100 million investment ‘shows confidence’ in blue-sky research Leverhulme Trust puts more money into UK sector ‘under strain’ to mark centenary year By Patrick Jack 7 July
Attacks make work more vital, says founder of EDI institute Leader of first institution dedicated solely to diversity training says it faces ‘environment of significant risk and hostility’ By Juliette Rowsell 7 July
Fee levy funds should be ‘used to tackle participation gaps’ Using money raised from international fees could help support most disadvantaged to attend university, finds inquiry By Juliette Rowsell 7 July
