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Call for institutions to measure social mobility impact via graduates’ careers

The Scottish government has guaranteed that independence would not result in a cut to research funding in the country, even if universities north of the border lose access to UK-wide research councils

The use of English as the language of instruction is a “galloping phenomenon” across the world, according to a report.

CaSE report kicks off lobbying for research ahead of next spending review

Government austerity and the consequent falls in public sector employment are driving a decline in part-time study, a report released today concludes.

Australian education minister sets out vision during UK visit

By Carl Straumsheim, for Inside Higher Ed

Nearly a quarter of million students, young people and education staff in the UK are set to receive funding from the new Erasmus+ programme.

The University of Oxford’s technology transfer company is to help a group of Omani business leaders set up a new university in the country.

A leading drama and music school has been given the right to award its own degrees.

Uclan and Bangor partnerships confirmed during Willetts visit

Higher tuition fees in the UK are one reason why an increasing number of British youngsters are considering studying abroad, according to a survey by the British Council

Griff Rhys Jones says he does not want to become chancellor of Cardiff University after his appointment was delayed by the institution’s court.

Businesses are to be included alongside scientists in a new consultation on how to spend £7 billion in capital funding for the next Parliament.

Eighteen men have won an equal pay award against a Welsh university after claiming they had been paid less than their female colleagues.

Pro vice-chancellor John Grattan recalls his hastily constructed plan of action in the face of the January storms

Michael Fitzpatrick, who joins the Faculty of Engineering, aims to reinforce connections with manufacturing. Plus the latest higher education jobs and appointments

Different types of university across UK higher education have seen varying fortunes when it comes to international student recruitment over the past 10 years, this graph shows

UUK to look at what changes would lower cost of system after report reveals meagre savings after fees hike

University warned of ‘pattern of decline’ amid student recruitment problems

But federal restrictions on cannabis are hampering US research, scholars warn

Policymakers urged to learn lessons from ‘advanced’ overseas model

More men must be encouraged into female-dominated areas such as nursing and teaching, says Ucas chief

Students’ use of plagiarism software is educational, firm and some scholars say

UUK head dismisses warning over technological change

Survey finds earnings fluctuate by department and wages fail to reflect hours worked

Broad-based restructure aims to encourage interdisciplinary research collaborations

A University of Sheffield scientist is using pole dancing to make his subject more accessible

Saudi princess sounds alarm over institution’s share of local students

Boom and bust could herald a depression for the global sector, warn Finnish academics

Marking boycott suspended as union warns accepting deal would represent a ‘damaging defeat’

Business secretary Vince Cable has asked Ucas to look at whether high-level apprenticeships can be integrated into its admissions services.

The economics curriculum at the University of Manchester is too narrow and is stifling innovation, according to a student action group

Hefce analysis shows degree study not so badly affected

Cardiff Metropolitan University has been criticised for imposing “bizarre” new contract terms on its professors.

A major new research project is to explore the different meanings of monotheism in today’s Britain.

The University of Northampton is to open a regional office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in a bid to increase student recruitment from the region.

But BIS review of system says all seven councils should be retained

Heif review to ‘look again’ at incentives for helping small businesses, says Hefce chief

The proportion of black and minority ethnic professors in psychology and behavioural science is just 3 per cent, according to a new report from the Royal Society

Review calls for extension of policy to further education and private providers

Megan Dunn, the vice-president for higher education, wants an end to ‘middle-class playground’ of higher degrees

Student loan income at institution owned by BV holding company rises

RCUK rules may mean UK scholars seeking to publish abroad lose out, report warns

Academics’ lack of faith in ‘identity initiative’ prompts rethink on revamped logo and name change

College’s output of female scientists has the caught the attention of the White House

Ebrahim Afsah has ‘chat’ with Iranian secret service about Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World course

Imperial College London ‘acted reasonably’ in sacking of geneticist who was harassed by Philippe Froguel

‘Thick skin’ helped research council boss take the flak for controversial shaping capability measures

California institution is first university to hire its own online encyclopedia editor in residence

Software flaw may affect sensitive data held by two-thirds of universities

Innovation and outreach are bred in the bone at institution, its head says

University boosted by three-year model as young flock to evening classes