Scotland 'needs more' international students
Universities Scotland has trumpeted the wider social value of international students beyond their economic contributions, arguing for visa policies that will help grow their numbers.
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Pharmacy consultation launched by government bodies
A consultation on changes to pharmacy education has been launched to address concerns over an over-supply of graduates in the field
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University of Queensland requests paper retraction
A university has asked for a journal paper to be retracted after an investigation found no evidence that the study it described had been carried out.
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Student Loans Company staff sacked over Facebook posts
The Student Loans Company has sacked four people in the last five years for their inappropriate use of the social networking site Facebook
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University alliance launches for the East
A fifth regional alliance of research universities has been announced by three institutions in the east of England.
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Student part-time work increases
Nearly two thirds of students are now working part time to help fund their studies, according to new research.
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Inside Higher Ed: residence halls get religion
By Allie Grasgreen, for Inside Higher Ed
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Open University student finishes epic bike ride
For some, studying towards a maths degree might feel as challenging as a 22,000-mile bike ride
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QAA guides universities on information to students
Ensuring prospective students get accurate information on workload, class sizes and teaching is the aim of new guidance from the quality watchdog
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Universities ‘should give more IP to business’
Universities should give more intellectual property over to small- and medium-sized British businesses
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Net migration rise sparks fears of new clampdown
Visa applications from overseas students seeking to study at universities are up 4 per cent despite the government’s toughening of the visa regime.
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Graduate unemployment remains low over long term
Almost nine out of ten graduates from the class of 2008-09 are in work, according to new data, and just over 3 per cent are unemployed.
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Private institution passes QAA review
Richmond, the American International University in London has become one of the rare private providers to pass a full review by the quality watchdog.
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THE podcast: 29 August 2013 issue review
Download the podcastPlans to publish data on how many academics have teaching qualifications, a co-operative university in Mondragon, this week’s THE Culture section, and an informal note left in a...
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29 August 2013
Reign in Spain - Mondragon: could UK universities thrive under the cooperative umbrella?