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AustraliaTrustworthiness ratedThe Australian government has released a report containing data about how likely international students are to breach immigration rules based on their country of origin...
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I want scholar-leaders, not corporate managers, v-c says
Academics must be more involved in decision-making, David Matthews hears
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Have it our way, NI tells its sector
Institutions get targets on 'economic relevance', income and dropout rates. David Matthews writes
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National Union of StudentsBurns can stay, Willetts should goLiam Burns was re-elected president of the National Union of Students, while the union also voted to call for the resignation of...
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Exeter means business with rich pickings for City types
REF and students' desire for insider insights spur career-switch scheme. David Matthews reports
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'Death-defying' or 'death-denying'? Scholars probe our holidays in hell
Institute will study the appeal of death-camp tours and kitsch tourist traps. Matthew Reisz reports
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Grant winners
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH COUNCILResearch grant• Award winner: Mark Blagrove• Institution: Swansea University• Value: £99,483Dream content as a measure of memory consolidation across multiple...
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Freedom: the bottom line
Not only are 'public' universities technically private, says James Tooley, but many are close to fiscal independence
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The Department for Mergers, Shuffles, Shifts and Reboots
Universities and schools are said to be 'natural' partners, but it has rarely been the case in Whitehall's swap shop, Andy Westwood notes
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Madness of metrics
David Bignell scorns target-focused managers whose restructuring may destabilise when what is needed is common-sense adjustment
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Rally round the ring fence - the budget battle is not over
Sector prepares to repel raids on research budgets as spending review looms. Paul Jump writes
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Collegiate Million+ leader seeks to tap potential and stimulate economy
For Patrick McGhee, appointed last week as chair of the Million+ group of new universities, widening participation boils down to some fundamental principles about society.The University of East...
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UUK chief denies backing private Fair fees scheme
The president of Universities UK floated proposals for uncapped tuition fees to be paid by private investors in return for a proportion of a graduate's salary, it has emerged.
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Willetts pledges partial grant to encourage overseas study
Minister keen to improve global mobility ranking, but students will face costs. Matthew Reisz writes
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'Univer-cities' told to learn some home truths
Although universities are in an excellent position to drive economic growth in their regions, too few institutions see it as a priority, according to a thinktank.The Tony Rich Lecture and Debate,...