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

Academics have internalised research assessment to such a degree that the effects may be irreversible, fears Thomas Harrison

Ryan Shorthouse argues that institutions should play a greater role in financing undergraduate students

A rare retrospective of the French filmmaker’s work reveals themes of perception and time, suggests Davina Quinlivan

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

Policymakers urged to learn lessons from ‘advanced’ overseas model

An economist who specialised in looking at the causes of low productivity in the UK has died

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

We speak to the chancellor of the University of Greenwich

Universities should not acquiesce in a system that perpetuates inequality - they must take a stand against it, argues Thomas Docherty

UUK head dismisses warning over technological change

Emma Rees on the self-absorbed musings of Adrian Mole, the much-loved creation of the late Sue Townsend

Broad-based restructure aims to encourage interdisciplinary research collaborations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Campus lifestyles and easy access to guns can create the perfect storm, say Deborah D. Rogers and Howard P. Segal

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

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

The story of an unlikely branch campus in Cyprus and higher education on a divided island

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

Review of the demand-led system right to address the “sameness” that bedevils Australian higher education, argues Warren Bebbington

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

We speak to the theoretical physicist, EPSRC RISE Leader and professor of public engagement in science at the University of Surrey

The academy’s greatest gift is in cultivating a critical citizenry who cannot be treated as fools, argues the former Archbishop of Canterbury

As students’ associations change and rely more on grants from universities, is their independence at risk?

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

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

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

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

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

It’s misguided to think the tactic used in 2006 will succeed in today’s altered environment, says Paul Curran

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

Hefce report reveals more firsts and 2:1s than expected at some institutions

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

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

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

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

Student loan income at institution owned by BV holding company rises

A GP’s art collection offers a comprehensive view of an overlooked movement

Former Archbishop of Canterbury says universities are in danger of neglecting their core mission

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

How are universities faring after the first full year of operating under the £9,000 fees regime?