World news

Ahead of Lord Woolf’s report on the scandal of the LSE’s links with Libya, Christopher Davidson examines the issue of UK university funding by Gulf autocracies in the light of the Arab Spring

The president of the US' pre-eminent university is planning an innovative future. Jon Marcus reports

North American administrators call high rates of plagiarism 'tip of the iceberg'. Jon Marcus reports

...but some question the focus and quality in plans to add more than 800,000 places, writes Paul Jump

Interdisciplinary alliances, job-seekers and patriots fuel growth in US scholarship, reports Jon Marcus

Canadian universities in row over licensing fees as US awaits fair-use ruling. Jon Marcus reports

But Congress cuts billions from research and graduate loan provisions. Jon Marcus reports

Cuts and political opposition conspire to thwart Obama's college plan. Jon Marcus reports

New government website lists comparative data, but careful interpretation is needed, writes Jon Marcus

Brazil is set to strike up closer links with the UK through student scholarships and research partnerships.

Momentum gathers behind efforts to reduce or ban online access during lectures. Jon Marcus reports

Study rejects claim that sector allocates more to education than it receives in fees. Jon Marcus writes

Attack on public sector's collective bargaining rights brings unexpected results, Jon Marcus writes

Students say the Disney College Program teaches skills they can't learn in class. Jon Marcus reports

Institutions warned to take care when accepting cash from overseas. Rebecca Attwood reports

Cash-strapped states offer golden goodbyes to slash the wage bill. Jon Marcus reports

Staff chafe but administrators press on with efforts to instil consumer focus. Jon Marcus writes

What do undergraduates learn in four years’ study at American universities? In an alarming number of cases, absolutely nothing, according to a still-unreleased book that is causing a firestorm in the US.

UCL opens postgraduate venture in Qatar

Midterm elections will turn off federal financial tap to higher education for the next two years. Jon Marcus reports

Campaigners claim the ban was introduced for domestic political gain. Jon Marcus reports

Universities face civil-rights actions from white men and heterosexuals, writes Jon Marcus

University of Tehran scholar condemns quantity over quality approach. Hannah Fearn reports