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Hyper-selective universities help create the outrageous arrogance of some politicians. A bit of randomness in the process could lead to more humble leaders, argues David Matthews

Supervision highlighted as a ‘big challenge’ in wake of study on doctoral education 

Matthew Reisz considers the advantages – and the challenges – of long-term scholarly alliances and the role that gender can play 

Universities would do well to share common operations and services while maintaining a healthy level of competition, argue Mike Boxall and Ian Mattias 

Some in sector believe Tories could adopt only fee cut plans as longer-term commitment, given Commons and Brexit obstacles

German-born Lars Chittka says he may now leave the country

Scientists and medics have the best chance of reaching the top job in the UK, leaving other disciplines looking for answers

University and College Union revives call for admissions shake-up in hope of making unconditional offers ‘defunct’

Campaigners for change say universities need to be more proactive and systematic in investigating their benefactors’ pasts

Essex institution becomes second institution to be hit by Office for Students access penalty

Academics call on employers to provide clarity over support provided amid huge variance in policies within sector, but sky-high costs could deter institutions extending their generosity

Having more women on appointment committees has dramatically cut the number of female academics getting hired, according to analysis