Universities ‘face cutbacks’ if USS not reformed, say employers
Employers also release new modelling of pensions proposals
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Thomas Docherty ‘to be cleared of all charges’ by Warwick
Ruling follows internal investigation, and comes nine months after suspension
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Willetts appointed to teach and research at King's College London
David Willetts, the former universities and science minister, has been appointed as a visiting professor at King’s
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UCU members back strike action over pensions reform
Union members have overwhelmingly backed plans for industrial action over changes to pensions
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Ebola puts US universities on edge
By Elizabeth Redden, for Inside Higher Ed
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Plymouth deputy goes on secondment
One of Plymouth University’s deputy vice-chancellors has started a government secondment, as upheaval at the troubled institution continues
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Milburn tells universities to put ‘shoulders to the wheel’ on access
The abolition of student number controls presents a “unique opportunity” to increase the number of poorer students going into higher education.
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Tuition fees hike plan unveiled in Flanders
Flemish government proposes rise despite student protests
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NUS highlights students’ key role in general election
With less than seven months left until the general election, eyes are turning towards the impact that university students may have on the outcome.
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Birmingham links up with Wiley on online master’s courses
The University of Birmingham has become the first institution in Europe to partner with the US publisher Wiley to develop online master’s courses
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Parents’ advice on applications still key, say students
University applicants still rely heavily on parental advice when picking their course, a new survey says.
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Top tips for women in academic medicine
A one-day conference has explored how to overcome the challenges faced by women in academic medicine
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Blog: Keith Vaz and Aldwyn Cooper on immigration own-goals
Co-ordinated approach the only way out of policy mess, conference to hear
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Welsh minister amends bill over academic freedom fears
Welsh government ministers have offered reassurance over academic freedom as new powers for the country’s university funding council are debated
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Use of international recruitment agents ‘needs overhaul’
Paper by academics calls for greater transparency