Fear of funding gap leads Scots to rethink fees policy
Expert group to 'number crunch' different models of graduate contribution. Hannah Fearn reports
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Bristol v-c faced no opposition in bid to become UUK president
The next president of Universities UK has been appointed amid dissatisfaction among some vice-chancellors at the organisation's handling of the battle over cuts.It was announced this week that Eric...
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Asians take new Silk Road to the heart of America
Growing middle class in China credited for surge in students from region. John Morgan writes
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Science colossus shrinks in stature as rest of the world starts to catch up
Too much research concentration may have contributed to the erosion of the US' position as a "colossus of science".A new report by Thomson Reuters shows that although the average citation impact of...
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No 'magic bullet': try this amulet
Conference debates role of alternative therapies in mental health services. Matthew Reisz reports
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Moving teacher training from universities will 'risk quality'
UCET chief warns against 'damaging' plans to switch funding to schools. Sarah Cunnane reports
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Staff fear fewer bins may soil university's image
After the funding cuts come the cost-saving measures: academics at the University of Aberdeen have been asked to take on cleaning duties in an attempt to save money.Staff have been ordered to dispose...
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News in brief
Published research'Flawed' paper pulledA paper describing a technique to identify all metabolic activity in a population of cells has been retracted, even though its main corresponding author insists...
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Surprise twist in 'fruitbatgate' row
Prize for lecturer despite his application for judicial review in harassment case. Hannah Fearn reports
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Changing interests
The narrow make-up of the Browne panel provides evidence of a profound shift in higher education policymaking, says Gareth Dale
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Critical mass
Credit: Rebecca AttwoodThe wit and wisdom of the nation's students and lecturers was on display as protesters made history at a mass demonstration against cuts to university funding. Around 52,000...
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London College of Fashion - Next-generation fashionistas
A new course is aiming to produce the fashion podcasters, film-makers, art directors, broadcasters and stylists of the future. Graduates from the London College of Fashion's MA in fashion media...
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Essex/Surrey - Screen memory
Scribbled notes, sketches, costume designs and script drafts - every detail of the film-making process has been captured in an archive collected by director Sally Potter. Now a partnership between...
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Newcastle University - Testing times
Scientists in the North of England have developed a new test for ovarian cancer. Researchers from Newcastle University worked with medical giant Pfizer on the test, which helps to identify patients...
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London College of Communication - Notes that came in from the cold
An investigative reporter has donated much of his archive to a London university. Material from Phillip Knightley's investigations into war reporting and the role of propaganda, including letters and...