Anthony McClaran to leave QAA and take over at Teqsa
Former Ucas head to join Australia's higher education regulator

Former Ucas head to join Australia's higher education regulator

Study finds little difference in levels of inequality in England, US and Australia as privileged families do ‘whatever it takes’ to gain advantage

New principal sets out his vision for the institution

Glen Wright, from Academia Obscura, explores the more bizarre parts of the academic world

Reducing burden of student debt is top of shopping list as candidates jockey for position

Controversial dean blames ‘differences’ with the university over implementation of future strategy

Teaching excellence framework must not be a superficial extension of data already being collected, warns Dame Julia King

Chris Havergal asks whether spending money on new buildings and facilities can give universities a competitive edge
The University of Melbourne, 30 September - 2 October

‘Critical Muslims’ square up to the challenges facing higher education and research

Budget document says the relief was never intended for higher education institutions

Government attacked by Hepi president for backtracking on pledge to increase loan repayment threshold

Will Institute of Economic Affairs report put the idea of cuts to QR funding on the political agenda? asks John Morgan

Lee Jones reacts to the £150 million cut to Hefce's budget

This week's issue discussed by the Times Higher Education team