Extra study time in lockdown ‘may have driven rise in firsts’
Universities UK and GuildHE say ‘unintended consequence’ of pandemic was less time for socialising, more time for studying
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UK parents ‘want children on vocational courses, not degrees’
Polling accompanied by call for Westminster government to set out more details of lifetime learning plans
Thinktanks ‘have stolen universities’ clothes’
Relying on academic research, thinktanks translate findings into the language of politicians and media, EUA president Michael Murphy argues – but not always accurately
Work to rule at Liverpool over ‘rank and yank’ cuts
Union threatens strikes and marking boycott after staff identified for redundancy based on research grant income and citation impact scores
EU-backed tool to combat cheating in online exams finally ready
‘Tesla’ creators say accuracy and security in design were more important than rushed roll-out
Oxford doctoral system criticised as Wolf thesis finally released
Lack of transparency in examinations under spotlight as US feminist’s dissertation finally lodged in Bodleian
Budget bailout for Australian private colleges
Independent lobby welcomes new short course funding and regulatory ‘reprieve’ but rails against perpetuation of ‘unfair’ loan fee
Eight charged after fraternity hazing death on US campus
Death of fellow student marks resumption of nation’s toll after year-long break from Covid
Space programmes boom as private-sector exploration takes off
US universities rush to meet student demand driven by growth of SpaceX, Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin
Biden names top consumer advocate to manage student loans
Choice of Cordray affirms high-profile focus on problem of college affordability
