Marking boycotters face heavy sanctions as assessments disrupted Edinburgh extends pay deductions to those who refuse to cover for colleagues taking part in industrial action. Read more …
Universities too reliant on cuts to balance the books – Blunkett Former education secretary says mergers the solution for institutions in financial crisis as he calls for more ‘ambition’ in higher education. Read more …
The purpose of student survey feedback should be student success For student survey feedback to create the most value it needs to be treated as a system. Read more …
University World News - Global edition: week ending 14 June 2026 The global window on higher education. Read more …
Surge in universities accepting students without qualifications One in 12 UK-based undergraduates is starting a full-time degree without any formal qualifications, an analysis of data shows. Read more …
Dundee University approves £20m cuts plan amid jobs losses Dundee University has approved a recovery plan requiring around £20m in further annual savings, raising renewed fears of job losses after hundreds of posts have already gone or been earmarked for redundancy. Read more …