Dual-strand science funding pots may move closer in wake of budget review
'Illogical' not to view QR and research council cash together, says BIS official. Zoë Corbyn reports
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HEA's ex-chief calls for change in a frank end-of-term report
The national body for university teaching has a future - but not in its present form, says its former head.Inconsistency in performance across the Higher Education Academy is clear to outsiders,...
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An essential equation: saving jobs is a question of fractions for UCU at Sussex
University noncommittal on 'fractional scheme' to stave off redundancies. John Morgan writes
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Cumbria appeals fines for over-recruitment
The fate of the University of Cumbria lies in the hands of funding chiefs as it waits to hear whether it will be fined £1 million for recruiting too many students this year.The university took on 4...
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Qualifications rated over quality in course guides
More "consumer" information about courses is a key higher education policy for both the Conservative and Labour parties, but it may be less of a priority for students themselves.According to the...
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Dark clouds threaten UK prosperity if blue-skies research not a priority
Science bodies issue warnings about budget cuts and directed funding, Zoë Corbyn writes
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News in brief
Research councilsRestructure aims to save grantsThe Science and Technology Facilities Council will be restructured in a move that, it is hoped, will protect grants for astronomers and physicists in...
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The week in higher education
The oft-repeated claim that things have got so bad in British science that Stephen Hawking is leaving for greener pastures abroad re-emerged on 3 March. The Daily Mail said the professor of physics...
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Overseas students happier, but still cold
Noise and lack of bedding are among the problems faced by those from abroad. John Morgan reports
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My, how you've grown
The Bologna Process covers 46 countries and 30 million students, but fundamental issues remain, says Anne Corbett
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Students swear by module of 'obscenely hard' work
Professor who practises what he preaches sees class enrolment soar. Rebecca Attwood reports
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Protests as Kent says goodbye to 'weakest links'
The University of Kent is making up to 11 academics compulsorily redundant, including four professors in its School of Biosciences, on the grounds that their research and teaching performance is not...
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HR is surprise area of interdisciplinary strength
For academics wary of managerialism, it may come as a shock to learn that "human resources management and public policy" is the UK's strongest area of interdisciplinary research.An analysis by the...
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Wales wants governors not cheerleaders
Reviews foreshadow change in the governance and shape of sector and HEFCW. Hannah Fearn reports
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#loveHE: The academy trek: a transformative journey into a world of potential
Sir Patrick Stewart describes the delights of higher education, the dangers it faces and how Huddersfield lured him home