Universities UK has reopened nominations for its presidency after a technical error in the process that led to the appointment of Sir Christopher Snowden, the University of Surrey vice-chancellor.
The distribution of more than £100 million in research council funding for open access article fees will be directly proportional to how much universities have charged the councils for direct labour...
'World's banker to poor' calls on sector to exercise moral power for local benefit. Matthew Reisz writes
Economic growthTarzan's curriculum callLord Heseltine of Thenford has called for universities to work more closely with industry councils in developing courses. As part of No Stone Unturned: in...
Branding conference delegates warned of dangers of breakaway groups. David Matthews reports
The Royal College of Art is going ahead with plans for expansion despite an uncertain future for postgraduate education.
'Two cultures' network: memory and madeleines are on the menu. Matthew Reisz reports
SwitzerlandPayment is now dueForeign governments should help to cover the cost of their citizens studying at universities in Switzerland, according to a report from the country's higher education...
NUFFIELD FOUNDATIONResearch and innovation grants• Award winner: Alison Fuller• Institution: University of Southampton• Value: £139,788Does apprenticeship work for adults? The experiences of adult...
A state-imposed merger of three Welsh institutions threatens self-government in the sector, Barbara Wilding warns
A declining, out-of-touch discipline and its vocational counterpart must merge to offer a thriving third way, argues Toby Miller
Great and good launch Council for the Defence of British Universities. David Matthews reports
Loughborough University is to close its highly respected department of information science, despite warnings of "negative reputational impact".
Gloucestershire has 'no future without public-private partnership', source hears. John Morgan reports
Post-1992 bursaries decline in the £9,000 fees era, IFS research shows. Jack Grove reports