Institutions across Balkan nation help maintain supply of doctors and dentists in Britain
University admission data also highlights that students are deserting nursing and teaching courses
Record number of deals in 2024 comes despite sharp fall in international student numbers
An angry polemic rightly recognises that freedom of speech and diversity of opinion is under threat in higher education but fails to analyse the complex problem clearly
Department for Education pledges to improve the regulation of outsourced teaching
The path from ivory towers to commercialisation is fraught and clearer ground rules are needed
Universities are the cornerstone of the country’s reputation as a global research hub but the business model is in crisis
FT analysis shows drop-off in overseas enrolments pushed redundancy payouts up by more than a fifth in 2024
Public and private funding are both vital for institutions such as the University of York as international student fees fall
Chemistry courses have dropped a quarter and biosciences by 15% in past 5 years
Announcement expected in next year’s spending review
More than 1 in 3 employees surveyed say their qualifications are higher than job requires
Pressure on government to take action over the ‘cost of learning crisis’ in the UK capital
Former Tory leader beats four rivals including Peter Mandelson in tightly fought election
Anti-migrant sentiment and policy changes in the UK and EU affect recruitment, deans say
‘Bold’ action required to stop higher education institutions falling into insolvency, says Office for Students
Most vulnerable are lower-tier institutions that rely on international students hit by recent visa changes
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson says Tories had ‘tunnel vision’ about promoting academies
Experts say measures will not be enough to fix higher education funding or attract students from poorer backgrounds
Party may hit political difficulties as the amount rises with inflation and system loses its original advantages
Ministers will increase cap in line with inflation to £9,535 after eight-year freeze
Social mobility experts warn of ‘ticking time bomb’ left by pandemic and cost of living crisis
Fierce competition for roles has been sharpest in highly paid sectors such as IT and consulting
Proof-of-concept funding is alarmingly scarce but can drive up the success rate of innovative ideas
First-time jobseekers are advised to seek work experience and broaden options as vacancies fall
