Leeds Trinity first university fined over franchising failures

English regulator tells institution its checks and oversight were insufficient after subcontracted provision tripled in two years

UCU congress meets ‘under shadow’ as internal dispute rattles on

Late move to try to pass no confidence vote in Jo Grady piles pressure on union leadership as they attempt to coordinate fight back against job losses

A contextual admission must come with extra support

We need careful, systematic overhaul and the taking of responsibility not just by universities but also by local and national government, says Ellen Wright

Move to regenerative education to empower students in sustainability

Universities can learn from the sustainable use of textiles in South America, where traditional knowledge is integrated with innovation to create a positive impact, says Jade McLachlan

Liverpool Hope latest to resort to compulsory redundancies

University proposes 39 job losses in latest sign new wave of cuts will be tougher on staff

NUS U-turns after decision to bin 9,000 books sparks outrage

Students criticise university for lack of transparency and wasting resources after thousands of books from shuttered college destined for recycling

More study visa changes risk ‘overcorrection’ as migration falls

Number of people coming to UK halves in a year partly because of steep drops in students bringing dependants

Fees up, subsidies down in ‘tight’ New Zealand budget

Hike in fees of up to 6 per cent unlikely to compensate for erosion of research funding and cuts to grant schemes and mobility scholarships

College enrolment continues to climb, nearing recovery

Nine in 10 British Academy postdocs get permanent academic jobs

Strong career outcomes of fellowship holders underlines importance of early career support, says academy