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CanadaQuebec outraged by fees hikeThe Quebec government has threatened to claw back public funding for McGill University after the institution in Montreal said it would raise MBA tuition fees to C$30...
CanadaQuebec outraged by fees hikeThe Quebec government has threatened to claw back public funding for McGill University after the institution in Montreal said it would raise MBA tuition fees to C$30...
This year's Shine! winner has used her time in the UK to aid her country. John Morgan reports
GERMAN ACADEMIC EXCHANGE SERVICEPromoting German studies in the UKAward winners: Sarah Colvin and Carolyn RoweInstitution: University of BirminghamValue (2010-11): EUR50,586Zeitgeist: what does it...
Being creative without commercial pressure is a privilege enjoyed only in higher education, says Zandra Rhodes

George Watson analyses a 'learned nonsense' while looking forward to doing his constitutional duty ... and saying what he wants

The extraordinary saga of the online reviews praising the work of historian Orlando Figes and rubbishing that of his rivals has taken another twist. As reported last week, the mystery surrounding the...
Programme's 'poor-quality' rules could harm reputations abroad, critics say. John Morgan reports
A decision on whether to wind up the Universities Superannuation Scheme's final-salary pensions could be made this week - but talks between employers' and members' representatives are so far...
Nobel laureate's interest in paranormal leads to conference rejection, writes Matthew Reisz
An academic who was found guilty of harassing his former vice-chancellor has won at least a temporary reprieve after the conviction was set aside by the courts.Howard Fredrics, a former senior...
Academic union prepares for nationwide action in the wake of a Ucea rebuff. John Morgan reports
As part of our #loveHE campaign, Times Higher Education has asked followers on Twitter to tell us why they love the academyThis week's tweet of the week is:From tailor and dinner lady's daughter to...
History of medicine unit's death sentence follows disagreements over future focus, Zoë Corbyn writes
Two universities are at loggerheads over plans by one of them to change its name.Thames Valley University applied to the Privy Council to change its title to the University of West London, citing a...
Discrimination guidance'Not so liberal' attitude warningHigher education institutions should not allow assumptions about their "liberal culture" to mask the need to address discrimination against...