York v-c Charlie Jeffery to lead University of Southampton
University of York leader will switch to fellow Russell Group member in October after seven years in charge.
Master of Trinity College, Cambridge: Professor Sir David Baulcombe
His Majesty King Charles III has been pleased to appoint Professor Sir David Charles Baulcombe FRS FMedSci to succeed Professor Dame Sally Davies GCB DBE FRS FMedSci when she steps down later this year.
‘Brain architects, not babysitters’: Norland aims for university title
Amid concern over graduate outcomes and the declining value of a degree, one UK higher education provider that boasts a practically perfect employability record is setting its sights on official recognition – and disproving those who might question whether its students need to...
University of Cambridge accused of tolerating misogyny and bullying in tribunal
The University of Cambridge’s prestigious Institute of Astronomy has been accused of tolerating misogyny and a “cycle of bullying” in an employment tribunal.
A pre‑populist moment for higher education? Reading beyond the headlines of the British Social Attitudes Survey
The latest findings from the British Social Attitudes Survey have quickly captured attention across the higher education sector.
New polling on universities
Public First conducted an online anonymous poll of 500 UK organisational decision-makers between the 1st and 13th April 2026.
Russell Group warned over ‘divisive’ support for entry thresholds
New leader of research-intensive grouping says ‘challenging conversations’ needed but critics urge united front against political attacks.
Cambridge fined £875k for automated test blunder
The University of Cambridge has been fined £875,000 after automated marking failures caused tens of thousands of people to receive incorrect English language test results, including some needed for visa, immigration and university applications.
Hague: Oxford lectures cancelled over protests should go ahead
University chancellor says both academic freedom and legitimate protest must be upheld on campus.
Populism and centrism in universities
Universities should pitch to the centre, not (yet) the right.
Universities are the missing partners in local resilience
Local resilience forums are one of the UK’s key ways to organise emergency responses.
Cambridge more expensive than Ivy League for foreign medical students
Cambridge and other leading UK universities are now more expensive than Ivy League colleges for foreign medical students.
Can pensioners bring back buzz to university life?
Developers behind ‘university retirement communities’ believe the model can benefit pensioners, students and institutional finances.
Oxford professor forced to axe lectures after ‘intimidation’ from trans activists
An Oxford University law professor has been forced to axe lectures after facing "intimidation" from trans activists.
WhatsApp messages reveal Mandelson’s Oxford chancellor PR push
Former peer attempted to mobilise Labour alumni to vote him into prestigious position, saying online voting offered chance to beat Tories.
The first Restore Britain university societies are being created
The University of York's Restore Britain society is the first to be ratified at a Russell Group institution.