Bristol's v-c shifts focus to careers
The University of Bristol plans to shift its academic balance in favour of producing more employable graduates. Its new vice-chancellor will conduct a year-long, university-wide consultation on the...
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Lifelong inquiries
Two of Scotland's most innovative institutions are being visited today by the Scottish Parliament's enterprise and lifelong learning committee as part of its lifelong learning inquiry. Committee...
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London merger causes anxiety
Students and staff at London Guildhall University have voiced concerns about the institution's proposed merger with the University of North London. Jamie Keers-McMahon, president of London Guildhall...
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Whistleblowers: Who's watching QAA?
John Randall's attacks on university accountability have prompted some to ask who watches the watchdog. Geoffrey Alderman, an expert on international university regulation, said: "The unmentioned...
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Analysis: Why the smart cash is not so clever
The Russell Group has made all the right moves so far as the research assessment exercise is concerned, but its financial tactics may not make long-term business sense. Alison Goddard reports...
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In the news: Barry Sheerman
When education ministers appear before the select committee on education and skills this autumn to discuss the future of tuition fees, they can expect talk of student poverty. Barry Sheerman,...
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Don's Diary
Monday Paris in August resembles the aftermath of some nuclear holocaust. The natives have gone to ground and the city is full of lost souls from abroad. Restaurants, shops, bakeries - most have...
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Glittering prizes
Sir Graeme Davies , principal of Glasgow University, has been appointed chair of the Council for the Central Laboratory of the Research Councils . Goldsmiths College, University of London, is to...
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World View: Oh, for a natter in Danish
Terry King looks at a pioneering use of the web to bring minority languages to life for resource-starved students Danish was the dominant language of the northeastern half of England for 200 years in...
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Catholic campus gives mothers-to-be birth bonus
The Australian Catholic University has become the first organisation in the country to guarantee 12 months paid maternity leave to its general staff. Under the agreement, administrative and other non...
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Pioneers shiver as IT venture goes bust
Canadian higher education's small private sector suffered a set-back this month after a high-tech provider went into receivership. Halifax-based ITI Education Corp, which runs seven colleges in...
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Tuition at £2.65 takes its toll
One hundred and eighty rupees does not buy much in India - a couple of chickens or a few kilos of mangos. But that sum - about £2.65 - does buy a year of college. Fees have not changed in more than...
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Virgins and casual sisters spurn dating
A survey of 1,000 American university women has concluded that dating is all but dead on campuses - and that 39 per cent of the respondents are still virgins. Nearly two-thirds of the women said they...
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Rise in Greek exam fraud
Increasing demand for higher qualifications is making Greek universities vulnerable to illegal activities and a fertile ground for easy riches and ill-gotten gains. At the Aristotle University of...
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Turks face strict censor in internet crackdown
Turkish universities are facing severe restrictions on the content of their webpages, as part of a crackdown by the government on the internet. The new legislation is due to come into effect in...