Almost two-thirds of students who graduated in 2008-09 still thought their courses were good value for money three and a half years later, a survey has found.Just 14 per cent say the courses they...
Dissent over conference motion to ‘retain current system of finance’. John Morgan reports
The forecast is grim for those expecting long-term jobs in higher education. Elizabeth Gibney writes
Almost one in three senior female academics feels their institution treats staff unfairly in relation to gender, a survey has found
Claim to have ‘managed out’ underperformers infuriates Birmingham staff. Paul Jump reports
A Russell Group university has expanded its undergraduate intake by almost 1,000 students this year, as more winners emerge under the new system of competition for student numbers.Times Higher...
A social network is posting employment data on alumni by university. Chris Parr clicks through
Funding councilNew year, new headThe new chief executive of England’s funding council, Madeleine Atkins, will take up the post on 1 January 2014, it has been announced. The Higher Education Funding...
But Hesa data offer signs of hope for shorter courses
Manchester Met programme targets the groups others cannot reach. Paul Jump reports
Newman v-c hopes for a cooperative, ‘values-driven’ national institution. John Morgan reports
University rethinks stance after claim that the demand discriminated against poor students
Cold comfortStudents interested in microbiology are set to benefit from an annual joint field trip module with the University of Akureyri, Iceland thanks to a British Council grant of nearly £60,000...
This 19th-century Maori war club would have been used to deadly effect by breaking or dislocating a person’s shoulder so as to disarm them and then delivering a fatal blow to the head. The wax model...
United StatesAlabama State rebukedA US university has lost an appeal against a sexual harassment verdict that ruled in favour of three former employees. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a 23-...