The week in higher education – 28 May 2015
A group of scientists and advocates for science published a letter in The Times on 22 May setting out “our support for the EU, its scientific direction, and [the UK’s] continued membership”. The...
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Fruit from the branch campuses
Transnational education helps people who want a high-quality university education to get it, argues Rebecca Hughes
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THE podcast: 28 May - 3 June 2015 issue review
This week's issue discussed by the Times Higher Education team
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LSE deputy director Stuart Corbridge to be Durham v-c
The deputy director of the London School of Economics is to take over the helm at Durham University.
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UEA urged to divest from fossil fuels
Ninety-five academics at the University of East Anglia have signed an open letter calling on the institution to divest from the fossil fuel industry.
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UCU leader attacks Tories on strike laws
The general secretary of the University and College Union has called for unity as the organisation approaches its 10th anniversary.
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The Guardian reveals its top UK universities 2016
Coventry and Sussex make strides
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Video: The PhD Movie 2 official trailer
Sequel to be released later this year
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Welsh universities push for students at Nafsa
Welsh universities have created a new initiative to attract more international students.
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Sound research gets a boost thanks to lottery money
The British Library has received earmarked funds of more than £9.5 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund to put the nation’s sounds online.
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UK risks closing door on overseas student growth, warns IIE head
The UK government must be clearer in articulating its immigration policy or risk facing a decline in the number of overseas students.
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Elsevier sharing policy criticised over its open access credentials
But publisher says changes to policy are ‘evidence-based’ and adhere to standard principles on sharing work
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Swansea income increased in Welsh QR funding settlement
Announcement from Hefcw also shows hit to overall sector support for part-time and postgraduate teaching
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‘Cyberattack’ shuts down virtual learning platform
London centre that hosts Moodle environment affected