Hertfordshire appoints new vice-chancellor
Quintin McKellar, principal of the Royal Veterinary College, will take over from Tim Wilson when he retires, writes Sarah Cunnane
Quintin McKellar, principal of the Royal Veterinary College, will take over from Tim Wilson when he retires, writes Sarah Cunnane
The senate of Queen Mary, University of London, has become the latest academic body to pass a vote of no confidence in universities and science minister David Willetts.
A senior lecturer at Teesside University is reported to have been arrested as part of Operation Weeting, the ongoing Metropolitan Police investigation into phone hacking.
Times Higher Education has been awarded two of the top accolades at this year’s PPA Awards, taking the title of magazine of the year in its category.
The University of Liverpool has announced plans to invest £600 million in its facilities, with £250 million of that sum going towards new student accommodation.
European Union funding for research and innovation should be more focused on green growth, according to a Department for Business, Innovation and Skills report.
Peter McCaffery leaves with immediate effect. Sarah Cunnane reports
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