Rising stipends partly behind steady fall in annual intake of doctoral students over 10 years

Funding bodies say move will “significantly” reduce the burden of the 2029 Research Excellence Framework

Advisers warn of “major crisis” for UK research as impact assessment is sent to ministers

UK share of EU research funding rose in 2024, reversing downward trend since 2016 referendum

Union objects to withholding of pay after strike action, but university says few staff affected

Candy Crush businessman Mel Morris says universities “must embrace AI” to transform into economic powerhouses

Universities must help ‘limit the flow’ of applications as funders grapple with volume, experts say

Large-scale survey finds discipline-related differences in views on “grey zone” practices

Sheffield Hallam and Swansea are the latest to drop agreements with the publishing giant

Fresh international education strategy sets no goal on recruitment

Uptick comes ahead of regulatory changes for “keeping the UK at the forefront of research”

Survey reveals “foundational” elements of future research are being scaled back, authors warn

Fee for EU student mobility programme lowered as part of deal, as sector celebrates re-entry

All the higher education and research news from the budget as it is announced

Former UKRI head also echoes previous calls for universities to do less research

Institute of Development Studies launches “sanctuary” initiative for researchers facing “existential challenges” under Trump

Tougher conditions and higher costs raise fears of deterrent for overseas researchers prized by ministers

Sector leaders urge Commission to define how R&I programme will fund civil and military projects

Sector slams international student fee proposal as education department promises further details in autumn budget

Utah Valley University suspends classes after prominent conservative activist killed on campus

Researcher who identified “reviewer mill” malpractice calls for greater awareness

Current director of government’s Office for Life Sciences will take up role in October

Science committee chair voices concern over omissions from £54 million scheme in letter to Vallance