Spanish criticise entrance exam ‘barrier’ for overseas students Proposed exam would test Spanish competence and subject ability, and would have to be completed in person By Emily Dixon 5 November
One-off fee rise ‘not enough for universities to stand still’ Increase in amount paid by undergraduates will not cover additional staff costs imposed on institutions in the budget By Tom Williams 5 November
Don’t expect U-turn on overseas students’ dependants – MAC chair UK government expected to maintain tough approach amid warnings of Canada-style caps By Juliette Rowsell 4 November
Huddersfield and Aston to open London branch campuses Both new ventures located in London’s financial district and launched in partnership with third-party companies By Patrick Jack 4 November
Laura Trott named shadow education secretary Former chief secretary to the Treasury set to face Bridget Phillipson in Commons for announcement on tuition fees By Jack Grove 4 November
English university tuition fees to increase to ?9,535 Bridget Phillipson confirms inflationary fee rise and adds ?414 extra per year to maintenance loans By Tom Williams 4 November
Money should not be the only KEF metric England’s Knowledge Exchange Framework unfairly marks down an arts cluster whose impact is not directly reflected in cash, says Michelle Phillips By Michelle Phillips 4 November
‘Damage done’ for business schools’ international January intakes UK institutions look ahead to next autumn as survey confirms devastating impact of visa restrictions By Juliette Rowsell 4 November
Half of students think failing universities should be bailed out Poll finds third of UK undergraduates worried for future of their institution amid funding crisis By Tom Williams 4 November
First pro vice-chancellor for artificial intelligence appointed Professor filling first-of-its-kind role says universities need to encourage students to use AI in their studies, or risk them falling behind By Juliette Rowsell 3 November
Completing PhD as a black student ‘like swimming against current’ A new book, The Black PhD Experience, explores the journeys of black doctoral students in UK universities By Patrick Jack 2 November
Liverpool v-c ‘ambitious’ despite overseas enrolment ‘challenge’ Tim Jones seeks to get university ‘where it should be’ but must contend with whims of government policy By Patrick Jack 1 November
