Politics

John Morgan looks at the Tory manifesto pledge to keep students in net migration target and to hold ‘major review’ of tertiary funding

While the Higher Education and Research Act seeks to level the playing field between providers, an unregulated category could spook future politicians and see the law retightened, says Nick Hillman

Vice-chancellors need to be less demanding and more collaborative and constructive if they want concessions from the government on issues such as immigration, says Lord Lucas

As higher education costs rise inexorably, students or governments will inevitably have to pay more, says Peter Coaldrake

The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media

European Parliament calls for start of proceedings that could strip Hungary of EU voting rights

Human rights lawyer faces jail for sharing post by exiled academic under Thailand’s lese-majesty rules

Overseas members and evaluators excluded in what critics claim is a power grab

John Morgan looks at the detail behind Jeremy Corbyn's manifesto pledges

UK universities may be among the most autonomous, but they need international cooperation to make their voices heard, says Paul Boyle

Cap on student visas and more pressure on universities to ensure recruits are ‘genuine’ seen as potential measures

John Morgan looks at errors and inadequacies in leaked plans for higher education

In Hungary, Poland, Germany and elsewhere, populist politicians are taking aim at the discipline

British universities would be ‘most affected’ by failure to increase Horizon 2020 funding, MEP warns

Australian policymakers have moved to link funding to student retention. But they must accept that desirable trends don’t all arise in perfect harmony, says Andrew Norton

The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media

UCU attacks plans to cut 171 posts, but university denies Brexit 'the reason'

Understanding reasons for population movements could help European countries forge more effective responses

Increased scrutiny of US sector and distrust of academics puts traditional quality assurance models in question

Sir Keith Burnett writes from the US on the country’s mixed – and sometimes misleading – immigration history

Students and academics are flocking to other states as funding impasse approaches two years

Claire Taylor’s approach to change in her institution has been inspired by the French president’s rise to power

Polls show ebbing support for ruling Fidesz party after move against Central European University

Figures highlight challenges faced by European universities seeking to educate refugees

Pre-budget poll finds majority in opposition to major changes planned by government

Outrage among Kiwis over Australian government move

The definition of a university called for by the Lords never really materialised, writes Gill Evans

UK institutions’ local role may be route to influence, sector experts suggest

Conservative politicians emboldened by the president’s election could exact the heaviest toll on higher education, says Matthew Hartley

Universities must not be complacent about freedom of speech, and need to ensure students use it to drive change, says Bill Rammell 

Support for medical science and the humanities will increase under 2017 budget deal

On International Jazz Day, Mark Laver hits back at the US government’s views on arts education

John Morgan looks at the political rewards and risks for Labour on student and sector funding

Reaction as the HE and Research Bill ends its journey through Parliament

Bill to further market approach in England backed by MPs and Lords

Conservative peer attacks ‘brightest and best’ language used by ministers

Researcher talks of anger over job loss caused by federal hiring freeze

Boycotts betray free enquiry, but Viktor Orbán’s moves against the Central European University at least make them worth debating, says Eric Heinze

A right-wing philosopher in Texas tells John Gill how a minority of students can shut down debates and intimidate lecturers – and why he backs Trump

A protest campaign in support of the Hungarian university is in full swing, explains Jan Kubik

The Duke of York’s support for London Met shows how the Royal Family can make a difference in higher education, says Jack Grove

Vince Cable and Julian Huppert back party to overtake Labour in ‘university seats’

Electrical engineering professor Khalil Al-Halwachi jailed for 10 years on 'fabricated' weapons charges

Government warned against further reductions in sector funding in upcoming budget

Government deal with opposition clears path to pass bill ahead of election

Matthew Reisz reflects on what the two remaining presidential candidates might mean for higher education

Conservative leadership candidate calls for federal research funding to be conditional on ‘free speech’

John Morgan looks at reports PM may ‘soften’ stance on students and net migration figures 

On the eve of the first round of France’s presidential elections, Matthew Reisz considers its complex higher education sector and the appetite among politicians, institutions and academics for reform

Government concessions needed ‘if it is not to lose its bill’, senior Labour peer warns

Hungarian prime minister says the ‘milk has curdled’ with institution’s support for immigrants

Some aspects of university reform – including parts of the TEF – could ‘turn to dust’, says Nick Hillman

John Morgan looks at how the HE Bill's future, the impact of Brexit and Labour's fee plans are all election issues for universities