Finnish universities push for international student growth China and India targeted by drive to recruit more than 100,000 extra students from outside EU By Holly Else 23 October
Danny Dorling predicts ‘local nationalisation’ of UK universities Move would make higher education more efficient and equitable, says Oxford professor By Ellie Bothwell 23 October
Nobel laureate: academics must ‘share consensus’ to prove value While scholars may disagree in research, they should band together in public advocacy work, says Jean Tirole By Ellie Bothwell 22 October
Former Edge Hill dean defrauded university of more than ?500K UCU says case highlights ‘serious questions’ over institution’s governance structures By Ellie Bothwell 20 October
England’s OfS plans compulsory TEF and to charge up to ?120K fees Powerful market regulator could also award its own degrees to address gaps in provision, consultation states By John Morgan 19 October
Buzzwords ‘helped universities get gold in the TEF’ Strong performers in the teaching excellence framework may have benefited from slick brand-building, Hepi report suggests By Jack Grove 19 October
EU scholars fear right to stay in UK ‘jeopardised by study leave’ Academic says he is ‘wary’ of applying for projects that involve extended periods of time overseas By Rachael Pells 19 October
Upgrading all borderline students’ degree classes ‘unacceptable’ Algorithms must not be used to lower thresholds, says UUK/GuildHE report By Ellie Bothwell 18 October
Macron’s call for foreign climate researchers gets Gallic shrug Initiative to bring in US scientists causes backlash among scientists awaiting funding at home By Rachael Pells 18 October
UK considers extending post-Brexit support for Horizon 2020 bids Treasury underwriting of projects previously funded by the EU could continue after transition period, Jo Johnson says By Rachael Pells 18 October
Airport proximity ‘key factor’ for university rankings rise Institutions that are well connected to ‘global transportation hubs’ rise up league tables faster, study finds By Ellie Bothwell 18 October
NAO: still no ‘firm grip’ on English private provider ‘problems’ Public spending watchdog calls for action on high dropout rates and payments to ‘ineligible’ students By John Morgan 18 October
