Universities in Northern Ireland given access to Republic’s funding scheme
Queen’s and Ulster can take part in Science Foundation Ireland’s Investigators Programme
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Postgraduate courses face ‘perfect storm’
Taught postgraduate courses are facing a “perfect storm” caused by drops in student numbers and a fall in institution income
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John Brooks to retire as Manchester Met head
The vice-chancellor of Manchester Metropolitan University is to retire at the end of the year.
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The market is up and running – now where will it take us?
Arguing the case for market forces in higher education will become harder if a university looks likely to fail, warns Emran Mian
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George Osborne warned by UUK president over cuts
George Osborne “must step back” from forcing cuts “that will cause such damage to universities”, the Universities UK president has warned.
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The 100 most international universities in the world 2014
Most major research universities view their international standing as a vital part of their strategic plans.With powerful global networks universities can find the best academic talent, attract the...
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Hesa figures shine light on 'teaching only' contracts
A quarter of academics are employed on teaching-only contracts, new figures show
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Academics walk out for two-hour stoppage
Thousands take part despite pay threat, UCU says
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Universities ‘face planning problems’ with grant letter delay
Universities face “difficulties” in planning student recruitment because of a row in government on whether to scrap funding for the poorest students.
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Revealed: winners and losers in student numbers game
Figures show effect of £9,000 tuition fees and relaxation of student number controls
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THE podcast: 23 January 2014 issue review
Download the podcastThe latest Ucas student acceptance data, this week’s books section and vice-chancellors’ pay are discussed in this week’s issue review.Chris Parr is joined by reporter Jack Grove...
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THE podcast: Sir Peter Gregson interview
Download the podcastSir Peter Gregson is vice-chancellor of Cranfield University. In this interview podcast, he talks to Times Higher Education reporter Chris Parr about his plans for the...
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REF demands militate against global academic equality
Roger Jeffery on the difficulties of achieving equity in authorship in multinational teams
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V-c pay: £105,000 rise for head as staff denied living wage
Salary shoots up for Sheffield v-c while UCU strikes over 1% pay offer
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Imperial employment tribunal: ‘conspiracy’ claim
Department head Philippe Froguel insists complaints of ‘bullying’ were intended to oust him from his post