Independent Scotland would 'attract international students'
An independent Scotland would reintroduce post-study work visas and ease restrictions on overseas students, the Scottish National Party has pledged
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Fast-track investigation of for-profit colleges, urges Liam Byrne
Call from Labour shadow universities minister follows series of revelations
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THE podcast: 29 May 2014 issue review
Download the podcastHow much are universities spending on settling employment disputes? And is London becoming a university system in itself? These topics and more are discussed in this week’s issue...
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A-level reforms graded 'F' by students
NUS/OCR poll finds widespread disquiet over Michael Gove’s proposals
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The Unknown Lloyd George: A Statesman in Conflict, by Travis L. Crosby
Concentration on politician’s character and motivation makes for an almost psychological study, says A.W. Purdue
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The Drunken Monkey: Why We Drink and Abuse Alcohol, by Robert Dudley
Tiffany Taylor on a thought-provoking exploration of alcoholism from an evolutionary perspective
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UCU considers vote of no confidence for Surrey v-c
Lecturers ‘at mercy of students’ after introduction of anonymous teaching evaluation method
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Commencement conundrums
Alan Ryan on a recent US wave of student protests over high-profile guests
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The Catholic Rubens: Saints and Martyrs, by Willibald Sauerländer
Cordula van Wyhe on the meshing of spirituality and sensuality in a master’s religious works
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SLC investigates for-profits’ funds
Inquiry into 24 private institutions is triggered by ‘potential irregularities’
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Lord Mansfield: Justice in the Age of Reason, by Norman S. Poser
Mary Sokol on the life of William Murray, the 18th-century lawyer, judge and politician
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World in brief - 29 May 2014
United StatesGrants back plan to regain world leadership in tertiary achievementThe US government has unveiled a $75 million (£45 million) programme to fund projects designed to increase the...
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UCU chief: ‘without surgery, I would have died’
Sally Hunt praises the NHS as she reveals the reason behind her six months off work
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Sexual assault cases force US campuses into a ‘delicate dance’
Variable laws and calls for better protection of students have colleges negotiating a minefield of legal and PR issues
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Whistleblowing: are you protected?
Study uncovers out-of-date policies