Only the genuine will pass
New immigration rules will defend the sector's reputation by sifting out bogus students and institutions, says Phil Woolas
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How is denying people a life-changing second chance in any way fair?
Through lifelong learning cuts, the Government's ELQ policy hurts those who most need access and opportunity, says Tom Sperlinger
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Let's say what we mean
Dissemination is not enough; communication is the goal - and that requires us to drop the jargon, argues Sally Taylor
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The week in higher education
The choice of President Barack Obama to deliver a graduation address at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, a Catholic institution, has provoked a "furious reaction from Church leaders", The Daily...
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Business links boost coffers by £10.3bn
But report claims some scholars fear third-stream activity has gone too far, writes Hannah Fearn
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Hefce chief promises to support institutional autonomy
But he says sector must develop knowledge and skills beyond academe. Melanie Newman reports
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EPSRC grant process criticised by elite
A research council fell short of good practice when allocating £5 million in grants for knowledge transfer, the Russell Group claimed this week.The representative body of large research-led...
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Chief Scientific Adviser casts doubt on £1 billion package for research
Parlous state of UK finances leaves science funding uncertain. Zoë Corbyn reports
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Labour 'usurps' scientists in setting priorities
The Government is "quietly usurping" the principle that decisions about research spending should be made by academics, not politicians, the Conservatives claimed this week.Speaking ahead of a speech...
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If the cap fits, leave it: Tories reject government claims
The Shadow Universities Secretary has denied Labour claims that the Tories would lift the cap on tuition fees if they came to power.A Parliamentary Labour Party briefing on tuition fees seen by Times...
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Third of Scottish institutions suffer real-terms funding cut
Modern universities net cash boost for research thanks to pockets of excellence, writes Zoë Corbyn
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Aberdeen earmarks £15 million to recruit elite international scholars
The University of Aberdeen has launched a £15 million recruitment drive to attract academic leaders from around the world.Duncan Rice, principal of Aberdeen, told Times Higher Education that the...
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UEL suspends 'Mr Mayhem' and cancels alternative G20
Event scrapped as academic lands in hot water over media comments. Melanie Newman reports
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Half of sector to prioritise firms' training needs
Funding chiefs want at least half of England's universities to make industry workforce-training requirements a core strategic priority.At a board meeting in February, the Higher Education Funding...