Figures reveal dramatic rise in AI-related misconduct at Russell Group universities, with further questions raised by sector’s ‘patchy record-keeping’ and inconsistent approach to detection
Researchers need to get politicians to focus on addressing underlying issues instead of short-term problems, according to former chief scientific adviser
New Sheffield provost discusses the future of diversity initiatives, the importance of free movement of scholars and why he is missing from sector statistics
Liverpool vice-chancellor argues that conducting more research outside London and south-east of England would improve healthcare and educational outcomes
Expert in early years development at the University of East London discusses working with children, translating his work for a TV audience and why more scholars should consider leaving the research intensives
Vice-chancellors want access to support for public sector organisations if expected levying of national insurance on employers’ pension contributions goes ahead
Former Conservative business secretary, now based at University of Warwick, believes Labour’s proposals will underscore higher education’s vital role in growth