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Oxford’s deputy registrar excoriates prejudice against able leaders from outside the ‘closed’ culture of the academy

Massive open social learning and dynamic assessment on the Open University’s list

The decision to welcome Middlesbrough’s Mima art gallery into the university’s fold is expected to benefit both parties

Study Group says universities are ‘proactively’ seeking EU expansion

Plans are part of industrial strategy to steal a march on other export-driven countries

Hefce submissions call for less onerous approach to research assessment

Rise in the number of private institutions is blamed for slipping standards

Without a system for sharing assessment practice, it’s nonsense to assume that a 2:1 is the same everywhere, says Chris Rust

Employee review websites have the potential to change university cultures, says Alexandra Blakemore

Ahead of the Being Human festival, the professor of American literature considers their importance

A musical lecture explores the links between three men connected by the Nuremberg trials, writes Matthew Reisz

But Russell Group chair says immigration ‘rhetoric’ is hurting universities’ ability to attract international students

Ferdinand von Prondzynski says key governance issues have been addressed

Overhaul of NHS regulation may fail to prevent another Northwick Park incident

A historian who pioneered new approaches to gender, women’s and social history has died

Wendy Purcell ‘will have to regain confidence of staff’ at the university

We speak to the Apprentice star about the importance of MBAs, running a football club and working with Lord Sugar

The process may mean greater scrutiny but is it legally viable?

Tensions remain high as marking boycott over pensions reform continues

A new book claims to ‘fill in the 30-year gap in Jesus’ resumé’

A University of Sheffield academic has called on the institution to give students the pay docked from his salary for being part of a marking boycott

Nearly a third of university graduates who are employed as interns receive no pay, a new report says

University computer science courses are failing to make clear the need to develop skills in cybersecurity, leaving the UK with a shortage of experts

Action follows management decision to withhold pay from academics taking part in marking boycott

Cara Aitchison on how the University of St Mark & St John will honour fallen students and graduates

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David Coslett to run university as vice-chancellor takes on ‘strategic portfolio’

IFS study says finding raises questions about student finance system for ITT

Move follows dip in success rates to 11 per cent in most recent grant call

A controversial film by an academic about inter-racial love has been unexpectedly well received in Zimbabwe.

Open University chief uses parting message to urge continued innovation

Universities and businesses’ joint effort on careers advice for students is not “fit for purpose” in modern Britain, a leading businesswoman has said.

The University of Portsmouth’s deputy vice-chancellor has been appointed as the new head of Buckinghamshire New University.

SNP administration puts forward proposals for new legislation to follow von Prondzynski review

Higher tuition fees in the UK have not slowed the long-term trend of increasing demand for university education, according to a new analysis by Ucas.

At least three more universities are to withhold full pay from staff participating in the marking boycott over proposed pension changes.

Both institute and University of London claim success

Southampton academic says statistics hiding reality for graduates

The government has ruled out an urgent review of the sustainability of the student loans system despite being advised to do so by a group of MPs

UCU writes to pre-92 institutions warning them not to withhold salary over pensions dispute action

This remarkable ensemble piece exploring the rebuilding in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina deserves a bigger viewership, writes Emma Rees

UEL vice-chancellor says it is wrong that students’ money is used to prop up local government schemes

The recognition of East German academic titles, including PhDs issued by the State Security Ministry, remains controversial, writes Brian Bloch

Sally Hunt explains why union members are taking action this week over changes to pensions

Thank-you notes and other proofs of positive impact can help distinguish your application. Plus the latest higher education appointments

THE study reveals intense competition for roles at Russell Group universities, despite new openings for those seeking a research career

Two big providers again make the designated list but few details offered about others

THE speaks to former UUK president, Sir Steve Smith, four years on from the tuition fee protests

University of Buckingham says academic standards at Medipathways College, whose courses it validates, ‘remain strong’ despite QAA report

We speak to the new chair of council at University College London

Departure of Sir John O’Reilly will see ‘existing talent’ within the Civil Service fill higher education and science roles

Matthew Reisz talks to academics about their experiences of teaching older learners, while Holly Else analyses the decline in the number of mature students

Non-EU cohort under pressure to secure work after the abolition of the post-study work visa

The founding professor and first head of the department of psychology at the University of Essex has died

Thoughts on academic work and property

Stephen Mumford on why academics must take back some control over the process

Work on a transparent ethical policy at The Open University highlighted concerns about technology and privacy