Bling, Burberry and back to their council flat: that's 'chavinism', innit?
A study of a form of gay class tourism has raised some unusual ethical issues, writes Matthew Reisz

A study of a form of gay class tourism has raised some unusual ethical issues, writes Matthew Reisz
AustraliaThe men are coming up shortWomen have all but met the Australian government's higher education attainment goal; however overall targets will not be reached unless participation among men...

Free Harvard resource aims to reduce errors in reporting of research. Jon Marcus reports
ARTS AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCILFellowship Awards• Award winner: Jens R. Hentschke• Institution: Newcastle University• Value: £70,799School reform and nation-building from Varela to Batlle:...

Rising costs may herald a decline in uptake of higher degrees by home students. John Morgan reports
Applicants for grants from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council will have to make the case for the national importance as well as the international excellence of their research, the...

Programmes must appeal to students, not the vanity of academics, says PR head. David Matthews writes

'Surprising' Hefce data may leave some research intensives' 'cores' exposed. Simon Baker reports
Large scholarships that put cash in students' pockets while they are studying should be offered by universities in preference to fee waivers, the government's advocate for access to education has...

Discipline's doyens launch Classics defence against Royal Holloway plans. Jack Grove writes
The vice-chancellor of London Metropolitan University has warned that the institution is "at risk" if it fails to recruit about 2,000 students in clearing, following a warning from England's funding...

Blaming recession for graduates' poor jobs record, UEL stands by its fees decision. Jack Grove reports

Regional differences in backing for rises may hurt post-92s serving communities, writes Simon Baker
The University of East London has parted company with an academic found guilty of research misconduct at two previous universities.
Study-and-work model revived for accountancy trainees to improve access. Simon Baker reports