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A leading sociologist has attacked the application of so-called “‘evidence’-based policy” – and much of the research lying behind it – to education

Involving patients in research programmes increases the likelihood of recruiting a target number of people, a study has found.

A cross-party group of MPs has launched an inquiry that will look at the black and minority ethnic community’s interaction with higher education.

Cows may have an unfortunate reputation for being slothful, but even long hours on their pins do not increase the likelihood of them lying down.

Student recruitment could be jeopardised by “public paranoia” over immigration among the UK’s “xenophobic” population, vice-chancellors have said.

Vice-chancellors should take up more prominent public roles as forces for good in society, the National Union of Students president has said.

US academics are more likely to work with peers outside the US than European researchers are to link up with those outside Europe, a new study says.

Vince Cable has predicted that Labour would not change the £9,000 fee system, while also forecasting that David Willetts would be safe in a reshuffle.

UK and US universities could profit from growing appetite for study abroad, says report

World Bank study weighs strengths and flaws of universities in wake of Arab Spring

Minutes reveal huge write-off and continuing dispute with LSBF

Higher Education Academy chief executive Stephanie Marshall explains her plans for institutions to have autonomy over staff CPD

Social network offers comparative information for potential undergraduates

Malcolm Press withdraws claim to have ‘managed out’ under-performing staff at university

Response to consultation says change to company name restrictions could aid bogus institutions

Opposition grows over motion to ‘retain current system of finance’

Almost one in three senior female academics feels their institution treats staff unfairly in relation to gender, a survey has found

Independent Commission on Fees sounds warning over applicant numbers

Almost two-thirds of students who graduated in 2008-09 still thought their courses were good value for money three and a half years later, a survey has found

Winners emerge in tug-of-war for ABB students

But Hesa data offer signs of hope for shorter courses

Committee points to ‘gaps in qualitative and quantitative evidence’ for Finch report recommendations

Hip programme targets the groups others cannot reach

Leader hopes for cooperative, ‘values-driven’ federation

University rethinks stance after claim that the demand discriminated against poor students

Fewer than half of those new to research can expect long-term academic careers

Schools can add much to training, says the head of new Sheffield Institute of Education

Sterling’s strength may mean weak recruitment, higher education sector warns

A new government-commissioned study has championed the cultural and diplomatic benefits to the UK of educating overseas students.

Academics visiting Istanbul for a major conference were among those caught up in student-led protests sparked by the death of a demonstrator.

Universities in the North have the most varied nightlife while London institutions are rated highly for their political scene, a new survey suggests.

A further education college offering degrees from three universities has had its licence to sponsor international students suspended.

A new report aims to show how universities are spending the income from higher tuition fees, conceding it has meant extra cash for some institutions.

Princeton University has taken top spot among US national universities in the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges 2014 rankings

A preference for gold open access over green is misguided and is due to multiple gaps in the evidence gathered for the Finch Report, MPs have said.

Union members at the University of Liverpool have backed a strike over plans to move non-academic staff on to contracts with new terms and conditions.

Humanities and social sciences in Australia could lose A$100 million (£60 million) in funding following a change in government, it is feared. 

The Academy of Social Sciences has bestowed more than 50 new Academician awards on to leading social scientists

One of the first Moocs on the FutureLearn platform will be a University of Southampton web science course beginning on November 11, it has emerged

The Russell Group will only need to revamp two A-level subject areas after a review said just minor changes were needed to most qualifications.

Entries for the 2013 Times Higher Education HE Jargon competition are now invited

The University of Edinburgh has signed an agreement to cease all use of zero-hours contracts and replace them with “fair and equitable” deals.

Transnational education – where students stay in their home country but study degrees from abroad – is growing at a “brisk pace”, a new report says.

New head of Higher Education Wales calls for review of funding to support students from deprived areas

Senior figures say ‘disputed territory’ curbs may prompt refusal to participate in EU framework

Old boy network still plays vital role in securing top posts, research shows

Quintin McKellar discusses clearing, post-qualifications applications and tuition fees

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‘Lighthouse’ concept fails to illuminate

Washington’s ‘national interest’ restrictions on social science will affect bilateral projects

Early career academics seeking to do interdisciplinary work need more information and mentors, says Southampton’s Smurf group

Union uncovers extent of casualised contracts in sector

US institution’s Doha venture is said to contravene its 1815 charter

Report on Erbil conference highlights challenges facing Iraqi universities

Universities are seeking alternatives to race-conscious admissions policy