Civil rights activists report that any criticism of the war in Ukraine is being stifled. Militarisation and ideological indoctrination are also increasing

With a more pro-European government in London, the EU is making overtures on re-engaging. But questions over costs, visas and carve-outs remain

Collaboration requests are now being scrutinised much more closely – and in some cases rejected

Labour is victorious after 14 years of Conservative rule. But it’s not clear how problems facing higher education will be fixed

After Sabine Döring is fired over outcry that academic freedom was under threat, the science minister’s future hangs in the balance

Divisions in Europe sharpen over whether to cut research ties with Israel over its war in Gaza, as more universities sever links

As more universities cut ties, the EU will discuss its association agreement with Israel, which underpins scientific relations