Strike threat over Greece's 'unworkable' education bill
Scholars fight to halt effort to streamline sector and make it more accountable. Jack Grove reports
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We may face some network problems ahead, Jisc warns
Institutional self-interest could hit infrastructure as central funds shrink. David Matthews reports
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Revolution at every level is the only route to survival, say consultants
Report advises transformation of management systems, faculty and curricula. Jack Grove writes
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QAA hails 'robust' standards
Universities' arrangements to uphold academic standards are "robust and effective", the Quality Assurance Agency has said.
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Waging intellectual war on repression and class divides
Pakistan poses challenging problems for academics beyond politics and religion, writes John Morgan
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ARTS AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCILResearch Grants (Standard and Early Career) scheme• Award winner: Barry James Rodger• Institution: University of Strathclyde• Value: £106,405.60Competition...
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AAB policy will hand 'more resources to the social elite'
Hesa data show worst performers on access will be best placed to benefit, writes John Morgan
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Gloucestershire v-c tells staff to speak out on past turmoil, 'warts and all'
The new vice-chancellor at a university emerging from financial woes has asked for a "warts and all" account from staff about their experiences and vision for the future.
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Sector braces for fall in numbers
A 2 per cent drop in undergraduates is expected in the first year of higher fees. Simon Baker reports
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Counter-fraud failings could cost £1bn a year
Higher education is the worst at protecting against fraud of all publicly funded sectors, with the annual cost potentially exceeding £1 billion, a new report suggests.
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Hefce gift-matching ends with a flurry
London South Bank among final beneficiaries as £200m scheme closes, writes David Matthews
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A third of REF subpanels to use citation counts
A third of the subpanels in the 2014 research excellence framework intend to use citation information.
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Land of the free hits the highest note on overseas student fees
US is the costliest of 10 countries surveyed, with Australia and UK close behind. John Morgan writes
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Middlesex braces for 50% drop in Indian recruitment as sector fears a trend
Fears are growing that new visa rules could expose UK universities to a sharp downturn in demand from Indian students next year, after one university reported a large drop in numbers.
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UCU definitely minds the gap
Elite deals pursued in defiance of national parity will reap 'pain', union warns. John Morgan reports