Europe Summit: global collaborations ‘bloody complicated’ University leaders warn they often find themselves stuck between the US and China By Emily Dixon 24 April
Alan Turing Institute governance ‘not fit for purpose’ Independent review finds evidence of clear value but calls for governance and relationships to evolve, and for stronger funding settlement By Patrick Jack 24 April
Leeds bans ‘unfairly disparaging’ social media posts University policy criticised for potential chilling effect, just as institutions come under renewed pressure to promote free speech By Tom Williams 24 April
Franchising: close ‘back door’ for student loan fraud, MPs urge Committee urges new transparency data, strengthened oversight and guidance on how big a cut of tuition fee universities should take By Jack Grove 24 April
Europe Summit: ‘set clear boundaries’ for industry partnerships Companies must understand that it is not the job of a university to conduct commercial product development, summit hears By John Gill 23 April
Europe Summit: ‘weak’ innovation funding blamed as bloc falls behind European Innovation Council president says member states are struggling to turn good science into ‘game-changing innovations’ By Emily Dixon 23 April
DSA outsourcing ‘put targets before disabled applicants’ MPs hear concerns about quality of assessment process under new suppliers Capita and Study Tech By Patrick Jack 23 April
Academic prosecuted for calling minister’s speech ‘neo-Hitlerite’ Italian philosopher faces defamation charges after condemning use of term ‘ethnic replacement’ By Emily Dixon 23 April
How men get away with dodging ‘academic housework’ Women expected to be ‘organisational team-players’ while male colleagues ‘allowed to pursue their individual career interests’ By Emily Dixon 23 April
University staff more likely to be LGB+ than general population Study says fears of under-representation are ‘unfounded’ and warns affirmative action could therefore be ‘unlawful’ By Chris Havergal 23 April
The OfS’ proposals on student sexual misconduct are not fit for purpose Perhaps we need, instead, a specific tribunal to investigate and hear the most serious allegations, says Guy Micklewright By Guy Micklewright 23 April
Using games in teaching ‘boosts grades and student satisfaction’ Moving beyond ‘chalk-and-talk’ can have significant benefits, but many lecturers remain wary By Patrick Jack 21 April