Obama’s rankings won’t solve crisis in US academy
More government cash is the only way to cut student costs, argue Rudy Fichtenbaum and Hank Reichman
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Indian students may be priced out of UK by falling rupee
Sterling’s strength may mean weak recruitment, higher education sector warns
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Only the lonely
“In my opinion, both universities are far too mealy-mouthed about the whole business.”This was the typically frank response of Jamie Targett, our Director of Corporate Affairs, to the news that...
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Failed partnership costs London Met £2m
Minutes reveal huge write-off and continuing dispute with LSBF
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Better Humans? Understanding the Enhancement Project, by Michael Hauskeller
Andy Miah on the pros and cons of humanity 2.0
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Cultural benefits of overseas students championed
A new government-commissioned study has championed the cultural and diplomatic benefits to the UK of educating overseas students.
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Academics caught up in Istanbul protests
Academics visiting Istanbul for a major conference were among those caught up in student-led protests sparked by the death of a demonstrator.
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Best universities for nightlife 'are in the North'
Universities in the North have the most varied nightlife while London institutions are rated highly for their political scene, a new survey suggests.
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Visa licence suspended at FE college
A further education college offering degrees from three universities has had its licence to sponsor international students suspended.
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University fees make a ‘real difference’, says report
A new report aims to show how universities are spending the income from higher tuition fees, conceding it has meant extra cash for some institutions.
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U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2014 rankings released
Princeton University has taken top spot among US national universities in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2014 rankings
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Gold open access preference is mistaken, say MPs
A preference for gold open access over green is misguided and is due to multiple gaps in the evidence gathered for the Finch Report, MPs have said.
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Liverpool academics vote in favour of strike
Union members at the University of Liverpool have backed a strike over plans to move non-academic staff on to contracts with new terms and conditions.
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Tony Abbott win leads to humanities funding fears
Humanities and social sciences in Australia could lose A$100 million (£60 million) in funding following a change in government, it is feared.
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Social science Academicians announced
The Academy of Social Sciences has bestowed more than 50 new Academician awards on to leading social scientists