Excellence in the plural
We don't need any more world-class universities, says Rebecca Hughes; what we do need is greater diversity
We don't need any more world-class universities, says Rebecca Hughes; what we do need is greater diversity

In a post-cuts landscape, David Docherty contends, the onus is on the academy to find ways to draw in vital corporate investment

Institutions must focus closely on their duty of care for students with mental health difficulties, say Alastair Wilson and Richard Brunner

As student protests spread, several ministers have been publicly confronted about the impending rise in tuition fees. But for Vince Cable, who like most Liberal Democrats signed a pre-election pledge...
Right-wing think tank hails end of state sector's 'cosy settlement' on loans. Simon Baker reports
Examination board Edexcel may apply for degree-awarding powers, Times Higher Education has learned.
Share survey records scholars' shocked reaction to Browne and the CSR. Rebecca Attwood reports
Lord Browne of Madingley's argument that greater competition between universities and more information for students will drive up quality has been described as "nonsense, dishonest and dangerous".
Fear that universities may have to restructure courses to fit new system. Simon Baker reports
Report estimates the cost of peer review to UK universities to be £165 million, writes Paul Jump
Regional cash bankrolls postgraduate focus, but critics warn of reputational risks. John Gill writes
The university sectors of Norway, the Netherlands and Finland are models for the international community when it comes to accessibility and affordability, a new analysis suggests.
Academy's challenges feature among wide-ranging, myth-popping debates. Matthew Reisz reports

A-level design - Should universities be entrusted with refurbishing and maintaining the qualification?
Universities will be able to charge tuition fees of up to £9,000 and higher-earning graduates will face interest rates on their loans of 3 per cent above inflation under proposals unveiled today.