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Funding warningReductions due in 2010-11Universities in Wales have been assured that their funding for 2009-10 will not change, but warned to expect less money in 2010-11. The Higher Education...
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Original features
Grove House, a Grade II listed building that forms part of Roehampton University's Froebel College, stands on the site of Roehampton Great House.This was built under Charles I, in about 1625, for Sir...
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Roberts cash helps research and researchers, Vitae report says
Analysis reveals positive impact of money amid calls for clarity about the future. Zoë Corbyn reports
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Pakistan's v-cs enjoy lessons even if not all are applicable
An international exchange scheme helps university leaders face their challenges. Hannah Fearn writes
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Language of power is focus in legal action over sackings
Professors who taught dying tongue say university 'fabricated' claims. Melanie Newman reports
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'Easy' degree is no credit to nations, says academic
Degrees on topics akin to "advanced Frisbee and line dancing" are damaging economies by giving graduates of the "American Idol generation" a false sense of achievement without leading to meaningful...
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Overseas briefing
United StatesPrivate loans on the increaseStudents are taking out private loans in the US before exhausting avenues for federal financial support, according to a report. An analysis of US Department...
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Wise words on the next step
Doctoral supervisors must be prepared to offer sound career advice, says Zoë Corbyn
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Grant winners
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCILIn detail:Award winner: Malcolm BennettInstitution: University of NottinghamValue: £1 millionBBSRC Professorial FellowshipThis five-year...
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Times change
After decades working on newspapers, George Brock has moved into academia to oversee journalism at City University
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Appointments
Mathematician Bill Bruce has been appointed pro vice-chancellor at Edge Hill University, taking responsibility for its academic portfolio. An expert in singularity theory, Professor Bruce was...
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The week in higher education
Credit: Nick NewmanMore than 22,000 university places - the vast majority of those available - were filled within a week in this year's clearing process. The Universities and Colleges Admissions...
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Peer-review system threat as research grants nosedive
RCUK chair is 'awfully concerned' about all-time low success rate for grants. Zoë Corbyn reports
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Wanted: motivated v-c with 'compelling record'
The faint-hearted need not apply, but for the right candidate it should represent as exciting and challenging an opportunity as any in the sector: London Metropolitan University is looking for its...
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Shrinking violets need not apply
Conference recommends v-cs toughen up and get used to talking money, writes Hannah Fearn