Big data era ‘overturns scientific paradigm’ With digital devices generating data from the world at an unprecedented rate, what it means to be a scientist has changed, conference hears By David Matthews 6 November
One in six international students in UK start course overseas Research finds that China and Malaysia account for the largest number of international students coming to the UK through offshore partnerships By Ellie Bothwell 6 November
University ombudsman set to allow group complaints from students Office for the Independent Adjudicator proposes new system as it expects high volume of grievances relating to Covid-19 disruption By Anna McKie 5 November
Giving universities lead on vocational HE ‘could pivot post-92s’ Policy Exchange report from v-c on Augar panel calls for English universities, not further education colleges, to be responsible for Level 4 and 5 provision By John Morgan 5 November
Industry job cuts in pandemic ‘push postgraduates to academia’ Bleak economic outlook is swaying PhD candidates towards a university career despite sector difficulties, indicates a survey of UK research students By Jack Grove 5 November
Germany defends system of ‘distributed excellence’ Nation opts for strength in depth across the country instead of topping global rankings, argues sector head By David Matthews 4 November
Blended learning here to stay, say UK sector leaders Pandemic to have lasting impact, but vice-chancellors warn of challenges ahead By Anna McKie 4 November
Fears of universities going bust ‘reignited if students leave’ Head of higher education at Lloyds Banking Group says pandemic’s impact on student experience ‘hugely concerning’ By John Morgan 4 November
Holograms and ‘labs in a box’ deployed to teach science online Institutions get creative and find ingenious ways to adapt equipment and technological tools to replicate the experience of in-person courses By Matthew Reisz 4 November
Covid ‘could blow £12 billion hole in English student funding’ Impact of recession on graduate repayments likely to be main factor, says IFS By Simon Baker 3 November
Universities told to agree teaching mix with local health teams Masks should be worn in all learning environments, according to government advice to universities ahead of English lockdown By Anna McKie 3 November
Covid-19 is a chance to rebuild the reputation of universities Universities should create more strategic partnerships with the commercial world to boost their public perception, argues Rupert Younger By Rupert Younger 3 November