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Probe into potential exploitation in university loans system under way

It follows a Sunday Times probe which reports students with ‘no academic intent’ are suspected of fraudulently claiming millions of pounds.

Evening Standard

Stimulate debate on contentious topics, expert urges English universities

Government’s lead on academic freedom cautions of significant danger to integrity if expression is restricted

The Guardian - UK

Police look into claims of racism and financial misconduct at University of Greater Manchester

MP for Bolton West says whistleblowers have sent allegations detailing the ‘systematic misuse of public funds’

The Guardian - UK

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Franchised higher education courses face tighter rules to curb ‘rogue operators’

More than half of 341 franchised institutions are unregistered with the Office for Students, the DfE said.

Evening Standard

Universities say tuition fees must go up, as term begins for thousands of students

Maintenance loans should increase and grants for poorer students reintroduced, universities say

Evening Standard

UK universities need rescue package to stop ‘domino effect’ of going under

Experts say the next head of the Office for Students must oversee a programme that will protect higher education

The Guardian - UK

Next government must make hard university funding decisions, fast

Labour sees no electoral gain in flagging sector’s funding crisis – but losses cannot be sustained much longer

The Guardian - UK

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Bolton graduates miss out on top jobs because of prejudice, says vice-chancellor

George Holmes says employers favour applicants from better-known institutions, as he plans to change university’s name

The Guardian - UK

UK ‘has plunged down academic freedom league’

‘There are now persistent and widespread concerns that many in higher education are being silenced’, said director of free speech at the Office for Students

Evening Standard

Hardcore porn, choking and rape: UK universities left to tackle rising tide of sexual assaults

As on-campus ‘sexual misconduct’ cases escalate, there are increasing calls to talk openly with young people about sex, pleasure and consent

The Guardian - UK

Universities watchdog failing to meet students’ needs and ‘not trusted’ by many

A report has accused the Office for Students – whose chair is a Tory peer – of lacking independence from the Government.

The Independent UK

Sunak ‘attacking people’s aspirations’ with universities policy, Labour says

PM to announce proposals limiting number of enrolments on ‘low value’ degree courses in England

The Guardian - UK

New Government free speech tsar Professor Arif Ahmed says ‘democracy is at stake’

Professor Arif Ahmed appointed to role as part of Higher Education Act.

Evening Standard

University freedom of speech champion says ‘democracy at stake’

Professor Arif Ahmed appointed to role as part of Higher Education Act.

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