The OfS’ recent imposition of its first fines over franchised provision highlighted what some regard as the dark underbelly of UK higher education. But is there really a significant problem in the...
Union fears more than 300 jobs at risk as institution plans to close chemistry and film courses
Institution facing ‘significant’ deficit as falling recruitment leaves it unable to cover rising costs
Even extreme interest in Covid-19 science was not enough to overcome citation loss associated with switching to a different research track, say US economists
Race lacks obvious front runner, with Mohamed El-Erian largely unknown outside academia and Sandi Toksvig proving divisive
Survey finds UK plans to restrict amount of time someone can stay post-study could affect enrolments – but interest remains high
Australia’s ‘addiction’ to foreign students’ fees and its penchant for ‘little bits and pieces of reform’ are threats to sovereign research capability, press club hears
Next framework programme should recognise European scholars ‘don’t all have the same burden of the past’, according to Andrzej Szeptycki
‘Vaguely’ worded statement will be difficult to enforce in disciplinary proceedings, says Jewish law dean
Emergence of governors from private sector means oversight bodies have ‘lost touch with university community’, according to new draft code of conduct
Leaders still among the best paid in the sector, with little sign that increased regulatory scrutiny or financial hardship is having an effect on wages
The co-intelligence revolution is quietly reshaping what academic excellence means – and who can attain it, says Jakub Drábik
US society must reject the false dichotomy between supporting American interests and welcoming international contributors, says Fernando Reimers
Confirmation of self-standing FP10 welcomed – but budget questions still to be answered, say umbrella bodies