Juliette Rowsell

Cranfield deputy-vice-chancellor to become private institution’s first female leader after bitter departure of James Tooley

Universities could save up to £900 million after years of sky-high payments

Universities may pause major staffing changes as they are predicted to save millions, experts say, but ‘volatility’ of scheme means some will press on

‘Impossible to plan’ for research and teaching, say staff, as threat of redundancy looms large over summer breaks

Plans to close courses would have national impact, politicians write in letter urging university to reconsider

National pay award expected to be postponed, while some university employees question decision to opt out of collective bargaining

Free speech group reports 43 institutions to regulator after identifying job adverts asking candidates to demonstrate commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Analysis of staff data finds skew to teaching-only roles in entry-level positions, with scale of cuts not reflected at more senior levels

Students’ resits and graduations hit by union action over planned restructure

Healthy financial position of giant UK sector scheme may mean universities and their staff have to pay in less