Ratio rationale agreed on postgrad funding
Dissenters claim Russell Group institutions will still be unfairly advantaged. Paul Jump reports
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Delay changes on place competition, say MPs
Committee takes note of arguments from sector that reforms should be deferred, writes Simon Baker
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PhD The Movie: competition winner
"Don't look so worried; this paper is innovative, creative, lucid and brilliant. But enough about my work."This caption, for the cartoon above, has won Simon Wright of Sheffield two free tickets to...
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Light-touch rules could quickly become heavy
A risk-based approach to quality assurance could lead to more rather than less red tape for universities because the government's reforms are likely to put pressure on standards.
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Growth will be 'policy priority' for Labour
New shadow higher education minister also tells Simon Baker that sector reforms must be 'paused'
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National rules on externals raise student voice
Nationally agreed criteria for the appointment of external examiners are to be introduced, along with a greater role for students in scrutinising the system.
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Arab Spring shines a harsh light on outdated systems
Revolutions raise expectations of higher education overhaul in region, global conference hears. David Matthews reports from Qatar
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Calculated decisions
How much? When? The fee loan repayment system needs to be spelled out to would-be students, says Martin Lewis
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Help teachers improve their skills or live with the consequences
Professional development for lecturers is vital - students deserve it and universities' reputations depend on it, advises Herb Marsh
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Fighting the good fight
On the many problems that confront our members in these dark times, our record speaks for itself, says the UCU's Sally Hunt
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Opportunists circle those left high and dry by Wales
Institutions tout for validation business among colleges hit by withdrawal, writes David Matthews
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News in brief
ItalyGod saves scienceAn Italian biomedical research centre has been rescued from bankruptcy by the Church. Legal permission has been granted for the Institute for Works of Religion - commonly known...
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China leaders issue personal invitation to British youth
Envoys' visit to UK signals internationalisation's importance to Asian giant. John Morgan reports
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Schooled in distrust: a textbook case of indoctrination?
Israeli school books' view of Arabs is dangerously biased, an educator says. Matthew Reisz reports
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Grant winners
JISCDigitisation programmeMass digitisation• Award winner: Stuart Dunn• Institution: King's College London• Value: £673,269Digital exposure of English place names• Award winner: Michael Peter Alfred...