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Ministry in foundation model talks with two universities as insider worries about future interference at conservatoire

Number of scholarships offered reported to have increased fourfold over past decade

Three-quarters of school leavers accepted into first choice of university

Holyrood still finalising details of pilot student exchange programme but time running out to make it accessible, leaders fear

Chief executive of world’s oldest university network discusses equity in partnerships, two-way internationalisation and ensuring the UN sees the value of tertiary education

A second year of falling entry rates for UK 18-year-olds would be ‘a seismic moment for the sector’, admissions experts predict

Guaranteed interviews for ethnic minority applicants of a certain standard would also tackle postgraduate underrepresentation, says Research England-backed initiative

The fact that most graduates credit their professional success to their degrees is a neat counter to the government’s rip-off rhetoric, says Vivienne Stern

Jeopardising local universities with rhetoric about rip-off degrees is the last thing the UK needs. A new funding settlement is vital, says Martin Jones 

Ombudsman says British government did not do enough to protect Matthew Hedges during his detention in the United Arab Emirates

September will see thousands of thesis defenders invited to swear oath to scientific ethics and integrity, but many remain sceptical of ritual’s value

Those who took only pass/fail assignments in first year went on to achieve similar marks as their peers but levels of anxiety remained the same