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Vice-chancellor of Bayero University Kano says his institution grew stronger after a deadly 2012 attack

Union seeks court clearance to bill lecturer in failed anti‑Semitism claim

Bright Blue campaign challenges coalition policy

Ensuring that skills are used at work will soon be a focus of future education debate, Pearson report argues

Book examines the effects of ‘modernisation agenda’ on the Continent’s public universities in a time of austerity

But tribunal cuts scientist’s payout by 20 per cent to reflect ‘perverse’ attitude

Marking boycott called off as 2 per cent offer accepted

Poor levels of financial support will ‘force women to return to work too quickly’

The bioscience teacher of the year, whose pedagogical skills were honed on the fly, is pressing for more recognition of teaching. Plus the latest higher education jobs and appointments

Australian survey suggests women pay a higher career penalty when they become parents

All members of research council grant awarding boards and panels should have training to avoid unconscious bias.

Business secretary Vince Cable has announced that companies are to recruit postgraduate students to help them break into overseas markets.

The British Council is to offer its first free online course for learning English on the UK massive open online course platform FutureLearn.

A committee of MPs has slammed a new government “horizon scanning” programme for not sufficiently utilising the Government Office for Science.

The continuing impact of historian Eric Hobsbawm was celebrated at a major conference held this week.

The Athena SWAN charter does advance gender equality in university departments that sign up to it, according to an independent review of the scheme.

The University and College Union has officially called off its marking boycott after members voted to accept a new pay deal from employers

Researcher on project criticises pursuit of recordings

Education secretary Michael Gove has announced an independent review of the quality and effectiveness of initial teacher training courses.

Portsmouth’s v-c wants to bolster postgraduate provision and to apply research strengths to stretch students

Students in second-choice destinations obliged to return home for failing to reach entry requirements

The European University Association warns restrictions could cause continent’s scientists to fall behind global rivals

Asian institutions poised to rival ancient elite

Graham Gibbs asks what the term really means, and whether it is likely to help improve learning

University is scouting for a new dean to be academic lead at its London campus. Plus the latest higher education jobs and appointments

Plos One study also reveals that parenthood has little impact on publishing productivity

Damaging policies helps explain country’s standing among devolved nations

Failure to recruit may lead to lowering of promotional bar

Lovers in Time, directed by Agnieszka Piotrowska, is being shown at Harare International Festival of the Arts

Sir Patrick Stewart brought a dash of Hollywood glamour to the launch of the Times Higher Education 100 Under 50 2014 rankings in Miami on 31 April

Research finds Harvard course cohort had high hopes, but avoided collaboration and failed to use new skills at work

Doctoral training centres report rise in overseas applicants as graduate salaries lure UK talent

Call for institutions to measure social mobility impact via graduates’ careers

University set to close seaside town’s ‘unsustainable’ degree programmes

University of Law also has a new Guernsey-based parent firm

Minutes from university meeting reveal impact of an influx of English and non-EU students

The number of graduate start-up companies has increased by 68% since 2008-09, data released by HESA show

The Scottish government has guaranteed that independence would not result in a cut to research funding in the country, even if universities north of the border lose access to UK-wide research councils

The use of English as the language of instruction is a “galloping phenomenon” across the world, according to a report.

CaSE report kicks off lobbying for research ahead of next spending review

Government austerity and the consequent falls in public sector employment are driving a decline in part-time study, a report released today concludes.

Australian education minister sets out vision during UK visit

By Carl Straumsheim, for Inside Higher Ed

Nearly a quarter of million students, young people and education staff in the UK are set to receive funding from the new Erasmus+ programme.

The University of Oxford’s technology transfer company is to help a group of Omani business leaders set up a new university in the country.

A leading drama and music school has been given the right to award its own degrees.

Uclan and Bangor partnerships confirmed during Willetts visit

Higher tuition fees in the UK are one reason why an increasing number of British youngsters are considering studying abroad, according to a survey by the British Council

Griff Rhys Jones says he does not want to become chancellor of Cardiff University after his appointment was delayed by the institution’s court.

Businesses are to be included alongside scientists in a new consultation on how to spend £7 billion in capital funding for the next Parliament.

Eighteen men have won an equal pay award against a Welsh university after claiming they had been paid less than their female colleagues.

Different types of university across UK higher education have seen varying fortunes when it comes to international student recruitment over the past 10 years, this graph shows

UUK to look at what changes would lower cost of system after report reveals meagre savings after fees hike

University warned of ‘pattern of decline’ amid student recruitment problems