A sample essay by Philip Newton and Michael Draper on the dodgy disclaimers used by essay mills makes clear why the Advertising Standards Authority’s ruling will not stop contract cheating
‘Conventional lecturing’ accounts for majority of class time on science, technology and mathematics courses in US and Canada
Concerns over the independence and intentions of England’s new higher education regulator as it becomes fully operational are unfounded, its chief executive insists
Four experts discuss the estimated shortfall that led to strike action at UK universities
Broad Institute and other US-based research centres lead in cutting-edge genomics topic
Impact of change in school starting age leaves Queensland institutions unable to insulate themselves against budget standstill
As the Department for Education calls on more elite universities in England to open specialist maths schools, Janice Kay reflects on the journey of her university's maths academy
Student left unable to complete doctorate is offered compensation
Experts question whether 60 universities granted special status will face budget cuts or be free from interference
Universities will need to think hard about how they will respond to the growing popularity of the qualification, says Elizabeth Miller
Delay and unpredictability of spending bill raises questions over the ‘effectiveness’ of increased investment, say policy experts
UK campuses hit by fresh no-platforming controversy after bunnies banned over safety concerns
Too many poorer students across Europe are unable to maximise their learning owing to inadequate financial support, argues Simon Marginson
Study sparks fresh debate about value added by commercial publishers, but has attracted some criticism
Providers fear funding changes could impede disadvantaged Australians’ road to university