Women accepted in record numbers
A record 22,000 more women than men were offered places on full-time degree courses in the UK for the current year, according to the latest figures. A total of 198,198 women were accepted on courses...
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Rise in disabled grant uptake
There has been a leap in the number of students in receipt of the disabled students' allowance, a conference heard this week. According to the latest performance indicators from the Higher Education...
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Plymouth's model of inclusivity
Plymouth University, which has one of the highest proportions of disabled students in the country, is leading the field in efforts to meet student needs, writes Chris Johnston. Judith Waterfield,...
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Engineering less popular in UK than rest of EU
The study of engineering, manufacturing and construction is less popular at universities in Britain than in other European Union countries, according to a report from Eurostat, the EU's statistical...
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Students rate staff highly
The majority of students think academics are good at explaining things, make the subject interesting and are enthusiastic about what they teach. But they are less impressed with the feedback they get...
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Tutors failing hi-tech youth
Higher education risks failing to meet the needs of students because it is out of touch with modern life, writes Olga Wojtas. Mary Stuart, pro vice-chancellor at Sussex University, gave this warning...
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They're no mugs for diving
It is the lot of many students to wait on tables to make ends meet. But a team of Plymouth University divers found themselves in the murky waters of the city's Sutton Harbour after a waterfront cafe...
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£315m boost for best teaching
Universities and colleges were this week invited to bid to host one or more centres for excellence in teaching and learning (Cetls). Some £315 million will be ploughed into launching more than 70...
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College costs on election agenda
The spiralling cost of higher education is becoming a key issue among candidates vying for the support of middle-class voters in this year's US presidential election, and university officials are...
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'Don't up fees to fill gap'
Canadians overwhelmingly feel that governments, not students, should make up gaps in university funding, according to a poll for the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC). Tuition...
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Portfolio to pine for
Harvard University is believed to be willing to bid for large holdings of pine and hardwood plantations in Australia that the New South Wales Labor government is preparing to put on the market. The...
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Critical science reports 'hidden'
Israel's National Academy of Sciences is suspected of suppressing international evaluations that recommended ways of improving the country's science. The national newspaper Ha'aretz reported that in...
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Professori face tenure delays until their 50s
Italy's government has attacked the job security and freedom from control enjoyed by Italian academics. The cabinet has approved legislation that, pending passage though parliament, will introduce...
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Leader of Yok intends to talk
The newly appointed head of Turkey's higher education council (Yok) has launched a charm offensive aimed at avoiding confrontation with the government. Erdogan Tezic's appointment comes as Turkish...
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Call to double EU budget
European Union research commissioner Philippe Busquin is pressing for Brussels' total research spending to be doubled by the end of the decade from about €5 billion (£3.45 billion) a year to more...