The wife of the former vice-chancellor of Leeds Metropolitan University went on foreign trips paid for by the institution without her husband.Patricia Lee, wife of Simon Lee, travelled in a "pastoral...
But 'positive' review finds no evidence that uplift cash is being used incorrectly. Zoe Corbyn reports
Teaching materials used on a BSc degree in homoeopathy must be released to a campaigner against "pseudo-scientific" courses, the Information Commissioner has ruled.The ruling will force the...
It simply wants advance warning of cancelled lectures, says president. Rebecca Attwood reports
Student parents cite financial aid, childcare and isolation as problems. Rebecca Attwood reports
Scottish universities will miss out on a golden opportunity to improve their performance in widening participation because of a "cap" on student numbers.Addressing the "Funding, Fairness and...
Business collaborationsJoint benefits explainedA new study will aim to develop a "deeper understanding" of why companies collaborate with universities. Sponsored by the research councils, the Council...
Research councils to revisit issue after study shows policies having little impact. Zoe Corbyn writes
Elements of the national character are revealed to Gary Day through Hartlepool, horses and honeybees
Many readers will have seen the recent press coverage surrounding an individual who was jailed for sending texts while driving before a fatal crash occurred. The individual received a custodial...
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Claims that a Poppleton University lecturer was subjected to "waterboarding" after his recent submission to the Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee inquiry into higher education...
Student-scholar trysts are perilous affairs, writes Sally Feldman
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Science and universities are vital to economic recovery, but the Chancellor offered them only budgetary sleight of hand