Vice-chancellor/principal
New publishing model aims to make research accessible to all without charging authors
A qualified welcome for George Osborne’s real-terms protection of research, but uncertainty over how new overseas aid spending will operate
Survey also finds that women do more work with the general public than male researchers
David Lloyd, vice-chancellor of the University of South Australia, on an erratic period of change for universities
Birmingham v-c among those warning BIS select committee against Green Paper proposals
New rules enabling higher education board to shut down private universities seen as a threat to the government amount to ‘banditry’
An aggregated university score would be designed to serve government bean counters, not students, says Athene Donald
Vice-chancellors say funding should be redirected to means-tested maintenance grants
Higher Education Funding Council for England says proposals will be reviewed but wins broad support for principles
Durham pro vice-chancellor warns that institutions would be forced to challenge a worse-than-expected judgement
Unexpected creation of a ‘Global Challenges Research Fund’ means that if they want more money, academics may have to contribute to international development
Current deputy vice-chancellor (academic) at the University of New South Wales to replace Michael Thorne
Higher levels of stress among senior women revealed by Leadership Foundation report
Chris Brink, who has been at the helm since 2007, will leave his post in December 2016
However, there is confusion over the final value of the settlement, which may include 'tucking in' of Global Challenges fund
New ministerial committee could wield power over research agenda, but support expressed for new pot of interdisciplinary funding
Commitment not to merge the research councils appears to contradict plans for a bonfire of the quangos in BIS
Proposed Research UK would have similar powers to a v-c over university faculties
Higher education Green Paper says director of fair access to higher education could be given power to set entry goals for universities
Tim Blackman is keen to build on successes achieved in his predecessor’s two decades in charge
President of US campus also seeks to aid the local economy and forge global partnerships
Higher education expert who died in February asks in paper what might replace strengths of the polytechnic system
Analysis of top-ranked groups also finds they have ‘accountable autonomy’ from the university
Study argues that, while Oxford and Cambridge stand apart, rest of mission group does not live up to ‘elite’ tag
Simon Gaskell says Queen Mary University of London would be ‘crucified’ on graduate salary score because of diverse intake
Liang Xinsheng removed from deputy chair post after writing ‘radical opinions’ that had a ‘bad social influence’
Labour’s Iain Wright says PM ‘needs to decide what’s best for Britain’
Troubleshooting vice-chancellor Graham Upton on steering your institution through stormy waters
Ed Byrne warns institutions’ finances could be ‘undermined’ in the name of policy initiatives
‘Concatenation’ of financial pressures could create serious risks, Madeleine Atkins says
Liberal thinking, teaching quality and pastoral care are his priorities for private university
New vice-chancellor Hugh Brady hopes innovation programmes will spur graduates to become social and business entrepreneurs
QAA study also suggests that academics see the NSS as a poor measure of teaching quality
Green Paper recommends use of metrics, despite July report’s reservations
India ‘cannot aspire to be a world power without having a single world-class university’, country’s president says. Phil Baty writes
Science and Technology Committee raises fears that resource spending has not kept up with new infrastructure
Adam Afriyie urges policymakers to test their preconceived ideologies against evidence
Author of new book The Cunning of Uncertainty fears pressure for scientific certainty is leading researchers to make promises they cannot deliver
Much is to be decided on who will distribute research funding, but a metrics-based ‘mini-REF’ may raise eyebrows, says David Matthews
Most institutions likely to be able to increase fees in 2017-18, with subsequent awards to allow for further rises
Machiavellian tactics used by university leaders and their minions are often viewed as malevolent, but they are vital to running an organisation, says new study
UKBA accused of interference in institution’s governance after controversial election of Jawad Botmeh
International competitors will be ‘licking their lips’ if the UK labels some universities as weaker on teaching, says Andrew Hamilton ahead of his departure
Shorten waiting period for financial assistance with study and create bespoke foundation courses to aid entry into higher education, the EUA recommends
BJP's Ram Naik calls on institutions to 'inculcate folk culture' in ceremonies amid concerns over rising Hindu nationalism
Writing anonymously, a Manchester Metropolitan University employee speaks out on the recent eviction of the ‘Ark’
Hundreds of protesters gather on Bloomsbury campus in support of suspended Unison branch secretary Sandy Nicoll
Success rates fall at five out of six councils amid warnings that the process could become ‘more of a lottery’ as reviewers are stretched
Universities of Birmingham, Glasgow and York enter top 10 after £120 million grant for quantum technology
Andrew Likierman says first fundraising campaign is necessary to maintain global position
University of Edinburgh developing tools to monitor academics’ performance in areas such as assessment and feedback
Efforts to reform universities in the face of shrinking student numbers may jeopardise departments with the best overseas links, says Japan-based UK professor
Funding council extols virtues of Higher Education Innovation Funding as spending review cuts loom
President Jacob Zuma says he ‘understands the difficulty faced by students’ as demonstration also held outside South African High Commission in London
As China's president visits the UK, heads of UCL, LSE and the Royal Society all warm to his slogan "the Chinese Dream"
Director Jeremy Farrar argues that current research culture damages scientists’ ability ‘to dream’
Open letter to Hefce and UUK chiefs attracts 169 signatures as quality assessment and TEF proposals debated
The Chinese president is visiting several of the UK’s top universities. But would they thrive in China?
Leading environmentalist says it is 'ridiculous' for university heads to 'shuffle responsibility'
‘Very disappointing’ provider inspection triggers education minister to overhaul system
