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The mantra that research is loss-making is a convenient fiction used to draw more money to the centres of universities, say Peter Coveney and Christopher Greenwell
Longer courses could mean bigger loans, which would eat into the government’s trumpeted savings, says Nick Hillman
Rich Sullivan-Jones on why the National Audit Office looked into higher education, and what its report tells us about the HE ‘market’
Debate follows news that two UK universities are struggling with projects
John Gill on today’s NAO report, which claims that students are, in effect, victims of ‘mis-selling’ by higher education institutions
Times Higher Education’s first summit in mainland China will host launch of 2018 Asia University Rankings
Michael Farthing’s ‘golden goodbye’ likely to intensify calls for inquiry into ‘excessive’ vice-chancellor pay
Academic experts on China say the state may now issue demands in collaborations with Western universities
The recent downfalls of Dame Glynis Breakwell and Grace Mugabe are very different stories, but both reveal some age-old traits, says Agnieszka Piotrowska
University defends £429,000 pay-off to Christina Slade as criticism of ‘excessive’ executive pay intensifies
It has been a tough year for higher education, but we must not forget how universities transform their students’ life chances, says Maddalaine Ansell
Pam Tatlow looks at the ‘heroes’ and ‘villains’ of the v-c salary row, and finds some unfortunate trends
Gabriel Paquette calls on universities to meet 'aggressive' tax reforms with a 'forceful, evidence-informed response'
University leaders can expect renewed criticism over their salaries and ‘outdated’ benefits, warn governance experts
Sir Christopher Snowden’s remuneration package revealed after university says it will cut up to 75 academic jobs
Sally Hunt offers three ways to fix the proposed USS pension reforms
The government is working hard to secure the rights of the 33,000 academics from other EU countries who are working in the UK, says immigration minister Brandon Lewis
As Dame Glynis Breakwell announces her resignation from Bath, James Treadwell urges scholars to celebrate the real value in our universities
As a report suggests social mobility in the UK is getting worse, Chris Husbands outlines how Sheffield Hallam is attempting to tackle the problem
The Industrial White Paper is welcome, says Andy Westwood, but does it also represent an opportunity missed?
The UK needs its universities more than ever, and the government needs to realise their importance, says Sir Keith Burnett
Robert Nelsen reflects on concerns for DACA students and importance of diversity
Senate backs Glynis Breakwell by 19 votes to 16 after controversy over high pay and calls from staff for her to resign
Diana Beech on an HE-light Budget that nonetheless has some implications for university staff and students
Australia’s new impact assessment exercise recognises cultural, social and environmental impacts, but there is a danger that economic impact will override everything, says David Lloyd
Open University vice-chancellor claims that courses curated by technology giants might be more attractive than Russell Group’s offerings
Agnieszka Piotrowska looks at the past, present and possible future of Zimbabwe’s universities, following the resignation of Robert Mugabe
Ahead of the UK City of Culture 2021 being named next month, Craig Mahoney looks at how winning the title can revitalise towns and their universities
Under-fire head of Bath's governing body defends high pay of Dame Glynis Breakwell after Hefce rebuke
Academics object to reforms at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
University and College Union branch calls for a ‘fresh start’ after watchdog body highlights ‘poor governance’ and lack of transparency over senior pay
Andrew Adonis says latest salary increase for institution's leader is ‘shameless and outrageous’
Rising tuition fees and the marketisation of higher education mean the time is right to explore a new model, says Joss Winn
The first Times Higher Education ranking measuring universities in the 13 nations that have joined the EU post-2000 will launch at the event
University of Westminster music academic on fighting with punks, boosting Peter Andre’s career and pioneering ‘classical reggae’
Australia’s higher education policy is adrift, and could learn a thing or two from the UK, say Julie Hare and Stephen Parker
Elizabeth Cannon on why Canada's HE sector still has some work to do to achieve true diversity, and how universities are approaching this problem
Isolation is the last thing Myanmar needs if it is to develop its higher education system and encourage critical thought, write Kyle Anderson and Kyaw Moe Tun
'Unrestrictive' governance is vital if universities are to attain world-class status, says Teresa A. Sullivan
Vice-chancellors must make a sustained commitment to cultural change to ensure that violence, harassment and hate crime on campus are things of the past, writes Janet Beer
What will European and global research collaboration look like post-Brexit?
University president says students must create ‘a new culture’ at the institution
The apparent defeat of Australia’s latest attempt at higher education funding reform prolongs the agony for both universities and ministers, says Conor King
The merry-go-round of senior figures and a lack of coordination among mission groups has weakened UK universities' influence, says Nick Hillman
King’s College London principal Ed Byrne on increasing participation in higher education while also driving improvements in quality
University business schools should not be viewed simply as ‘cash cows’ that entice international students, writes Alec Cameron
Nancy Rothwell and Glyn Davis write from the Global University Engagement Summit in Melbourne
Lifelong learning, real-world experience and a focus on ‘uniquely human attributes’ are key to preparing students for the future, says Joseph Aoun
Almost 50 years after it was dismantled, the celebrated institution is making a comeback
The most effective institutions in ‘oiling elite trajectories’ are now universities, not schools, find Sam Friedman and Aaron Reeves
Commission’s final report calls for an Office for Strategic Economic Management to ensure sound regional economic policy, writes Andy Westwood
Long-running legal saga involving US academic and Sir Peter Scott concludes after court verdict
Vice-chancellors say it is unclear whether the government will fully compensate universities after scrapping fees
Stuart McCutcheon, vice-chancellor of the University of Auckland, on the consequences of New Zealand’s recent election
Speakers at the 2017 World Academic Summit discuss how world-class universities are embracing social inclusivity
Senior pro vice-chancellor will succeed Glyn Davis in October 2018
Internet entrepreneurs will not rest until they have made physical universities obsolete, predicts Glyn Davis
CU Boulder president also urges expansion of student Pell Grants to middle class in future
Awkward phrasing and pretence of politeness make Chris Heaton-Harris’ letter more sinister, writes Trisha Greenhalgh
Universities will continue to provide a place where academic freedom can flourish, says Janet Beer
