Oxford rocked by death of physicist
The vice-chancellor of the University of Oxford has said academics at the institution have been left “profoundly saddened and shocked” by the death of a professor of astrophysics.
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Rise in number of students getting a first or 2:1
The number of firsts and 2:1s awarded by UK universities has continued to rise, now accounting for almost two thirds of undergraduates completing their first degree.
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One in eight UK scientists has witnessed research fraud
Research misconduct is “alive and well” at UK universities, the British Medical Journal has claimed.
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New dawn in the West after former Thames Valley leaves the at-risk list
V-c forecasts sunshine for a leaner, more fiscally sound University of West London. Jack Grove writes
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Stormy waters ahead as 'disruptive forces' sweep the old guard
Online education will turn the academy inside out, argue US authors. Sarah Cunnane reports
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'Invisible' gays in top roles? We'll have to see about that
Lack of v-cs who have come out is 'an issue across the sector', says Stonewall. David Matthews writes
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Midwifery teaching pressures 'threaten quality'
A worsening in the student-to-staff ratio in midwifery courses in recent years could be compromising the quality of teaching, a union has warned.
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£11m distributed to cut emissions
Hefce announces second batch of Revolving Green Fund projects. David Matthews reports
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News in brief
MMR vaccine study disputeWakefield sues BMJ for libelThe former doctor whose discredited research linked the MMR vaccine to autism has launched a libel suit against the British Medical Journal....
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News in brief
United StatesWe can't all be Frank Lloyd WrightStudents in architecture and the arts are among the most likely to struggle to find work after graduating, according to a US study. Unemployment among...
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English 'experiment' may need the luck of the Irish to succeed
The coalition's university reforms seem ill-conceived to Ireland's funding chief. Matthew Reisz reports
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Grant winners
LEVERHULME TRUSTMajor Research Fellowships• Award winner: Berys Gaut• Institution: University of St Andrews• Value: £93,421The philosophy of creativity• Award winner: Robert Gildea• Institution:...
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Protect the premium
Les Ebdon tells the government to keep its hands off the widening participation funding - it's too important to lose
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V-cs, it might be time for us to have a talk about a pay review
Accounts show Russell Group rises as politicians focus on executive salaries. John Morgan reports
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Branch campuses spread East to meet Asian demand
The number of overseas branch campuses set up by universities has reached 200 with another 37 planned, as activity shifts from the Gulf region to Asia.