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Five of the most striking university libraries you will ever see
In an increasingly digital world, libraries are surplus to requirements, right? According to the Voices for the Library campaign, more than 10 per cent of the UK’s public libraries are currently at...
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Universities warned over ‘sleepwalking’ into Ofsted-style regime
Higher education may be “sleepwalking” towards a new quality control system based on Ofsted-style inspections, a leading sector figure has warned.
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Ed Miliband talks of ‘radical offer’ on fees
Could remark be hint of policy shift towards graduate tax?
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Marking boycott plea by Dundee students
Letters asks UCU and Ucea to resolve differences
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Willetts does not rule out fees rise
Labour on the attack as RAB nears ‘break-even point’
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FutureLearn Mooc to offer route to accountancy credit
Exeter offering to start this September
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UCL recruits former diplomat to steer international strategy
The former British High Commissioner to South Africa is to join University College London to steer its international strategy.
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Professor takes vow of silence in support of deaf community
Graham Turner at Heriot-Watt raises awareness for Sign Language Week
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BIS committee launches inquiry into university-business links
A cross-party group of MPs has launched a new inquiry into university-business collaboration.
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Oxbridge access: DfE releases free school meal stats
Only one in 1,000 children who claim free school meals make it to Oxbridge, new analysis says.
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'Massive' budget hole predicted as RAB charge rises
A £2.5 billion drop in forecast student loan repayments over six years means the government will “massively overrun” on its higher education budget, independent experts have warned
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UCL attacks Mail over race and gender ‘insinuation’
Pro v-c ‘deeply disappointed’ after diary column on scientists’ appearance on Newsnight
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THE podcast: 20 March 2014 issue review
Download the podcastThe cost of the higher education reforms, pre-degree pathway centres, the lack of black professors in UK universities and the idea of tying research council funding to diversity...
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THE podcast: John Last interview
Download the podcastJohn Last became the first vice-chancellor of Norwich University of the Arts when the institution gained university status in 2012.In this podcast, he discusses how the impact of...