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The government needs to retain global interest in UK universities, before it is too late
A third of higher education institutions saw a decline in overseas non-EU applications in 2023
Both parties are in denial about the importance and the scale of the financial crisis in higher education
Deal with union in effect reverses cuts to retirement benefits proposed in 2022 after contested valuation of main scheme
Ex-minister Jo Johnson says failure to act risks backlash on fears some are ‘selling immigration rather than education’
Report finds average annual rent in private accommodation will exceed maximum maintenance loan
Higher education regulator will be required to limit number of students recruited on to certain courses
UCU threatens to ‘bring entire sector to a standstill’ after securing landmark mandate
Sector leaders say urgent action needed as value of tuition fees falls by a third due to rising inflation
Pledge to reduce proportion of firsts and 2:1s to pre-pandemic levels by next year
Government to table amendments to freedom of speech bill to protect academics’ right to speak out
More than 150 projects are under threat, say university and local government organisations
Rising inflation after decade of cuts will exacerbate strains on sector caught in dispute with staff
Staff who kept universities afloat during the pandemic deserve dignity in work and retirement
Regulator to set ‘tough’ standards that could result in funding cuts for institutions
Many union branches miss 50% turnout needed to mandate action, leaving scale of action unclear
Results confirm grade inflation fears and add to pressure on university admissions
Ministers increase pressure on young people to take up offer of vaccination
‘Dumbstruck’ higher education leaders say refusal to ease lockdown is ‘illogical’
Measures are employers’ response to shortfall in funding rising from £3.6bn to £18bn in 2 years
Jobs and projects at risk if UK Research and Innovation has to cover fee for Horizon Europe on its own, says letter to PM
Projections suggest colleges might have to find places for 15% more students than usual after 2021 exams cancelled
Government programmes to allow university students to travel home for festive season
Retirement scheme deficit jumps from £3bn to £18bn in two years
Fallback colleges fear significant shortfall should regraded students switch back to first-choice courses
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