Research funders urged to follow NSF lead on harassment National Science Foundation requires universities to inform them if staff members receiving grant funding face sexual harassment allegations By Rachael Pells 19 February
Putting a prison at the heart of a university campus Project at Canterbury Christ Church aims to explore building’s history and create new heritage centre By Matthew Reisz 19 February
Funding review: how much might it cost and who might gain most? London Economics modelling suggests that higher earners would be the primary beneficiaries of many potential reforms By Chris Havergal 19 February
May: leaving poorest with largest debts 'hampers widening access' Prime minister to express concern that England ‘has one of the most expensive systems of university tuition in the world’ By Chris Havergal 18 February
Hinds aiming to deliver variable fees on eve of funding review Damian Hinds says he would like to see degree ‘options available which have different costs’ By Chris Havergal 18 February
English funding review must reconsider interest rates, say MPs Treasury Committee says government has failed to justify why student loan interest rates should exceed those prevailing in the market By Ellie Bothwell 18 February
‘Grand challenges’ reshape universities’ research agendas Twenty North American institutions using ‘moon shots’ to help focus and attract support for their scientific endeavours By Rachael Pells 17 February
Yale students flock to the pursuit of happiness Class on ‘science of positive psychology’ becomes university’s most popular course By Ellie Bothwell 16 February
High-achieving PhD candidates ‘experience greatest stress’ Symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress are more acute for PhD candidates classified as exceeding their schedule By Sophie Inge 16 February
Canadian university to fully cover international PhD fees Brock University is the latest Ontario institution to announce new financial support for overseas doctoral students By Ellie Bothwell 16 February
Universities keep remuneration committee minutes under wraps University and College Union calls for ‘proper transparency of senior pay and perks’ By Sophie Inge 15 February
Joseph Polchinski, 1954-2018 UCSB string theorist who won $3 million prize remembered By Matthew Reisz 15 February
Nayef Al-Rodhan: what neuroscience can tell us about society The Saudi philosopher, neuroscientist and founder of the Al-Rodhan prize seeks inspiration from Immanuel Kant and classical architecture By Rachael Pells 15 February
University leaders push for Europe-wide excellence initiative Additional support for institutions could be co-funded by national governments and the European Union, say rectors By Ellie Bothwell 15 February
THE podcast: 15-21 February 2018 issue review The latest edition of ÌÇÐÄVlog discussed by the editorial team By THE reporters 15 February
Global funding council: researchers keen, governments less so Spike in interest in collaborative funding arrangements in wake of UK’s vote for Brexit By Chris Havergal 15 February
Students split over support for USS pensions strike, poll reveals Majority say they will support their lecturer if they walk out, but two-thirds concerned about impact on education By Sophie Inge 15 February
The week in higher education – 15 February 2018 The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media By THE reporters 15 February
£6K fees ‘could leave English universities £3.3 billion poorer’ Lower sticker price for degrees would do nothing to help poorer students, says London Economics analysis By Jack Grove 14 February
Colombian students stage miniskirt protest over ‘sexist’ advice Pontifical Bolivarian University told students not to ‘distract’ classmates and teachers with low necklines, short skirts or tight-fitting clothes By Rachael Pells 14 February
Israel approves West Bank settlement university law New legislation will extend Israeli law to academic institutions in the West Bank By Ellie Bothwell 14 February
Senior Nasa scientist jailed in Turkey on terrorism charges US Department of State ‘deeply concerned’ over lack of evidence against Serkan Gölge By Jack Grove 14 February
European universities fight to save rare subjects Rare disciplines face a multitude of threats but are key to the biodiversity of academia, advocates say By David Matthews 14 February
Funding taken away from PhD student after cancer diagnosis Claudia Pama launches campaign calling on research bodies to introduce proper sick pay provision By Rachael Pells 14 February
Judge attacks professor’s ‘flawed and irresponsible’ evidence Australian academic accused of copying statements from Wikipedia and other journal articles without attribution in court By Ellie Bothwell 14 February
Family paid $1.5 million to get student into top US university Lawsuit reveals price of consultancy provided to Vietnamese woman by Ivy Coach By Scott Jaschik for Inside Higher Ed 13 February
Toronto ‘sends global signal’ with home fees for overseas PhDs President Meric Gertler says move will boost international numbers at university whose urban location shapes its profile and research activities By Ellie Bothwell 13 February
Fake applications ‘reveal anti-Asian discrimination in academia’ Survey of German professors finds US-based doctoral candidates favoured over counterparts in Singapore or Vietnam By David Matthews 13 February
Harvard picks Lawrence Bacow as next president Former Tufts University head to succeed Drew Faust in July By Rachael Pells 12 February
Caution over Turnitin’s role in fight against essay mills New software to identify ghostwritten essays welcomed, but experts say it is not a panacea By Jack Grove 12 February
Student satisfaction ‘unrelated’ to academic performance – study Open University study finds that, while students dislike collaborative learning, they are more likely to pass if they take part in it By Sophie Inge 12 February
John Sutherland: fees a ‘con’ to keep younger generation down After writing The War on the Old, UCL professor turns to The War on the Young By Sophie Inge 12 February
Graduates ‘more likely to oppose redistribution of income’ New research challenges narrative that in recent political battles, university leavers have tilted to the left By David Matthews 11 February
Irish applications to UK universities continue downward path Latest data show that Republic is no longer source of strongest demand for UK courses within EU By Simon Baker 10 February
Sweden aims to create ‘Nordic knowledge hub’ Government inquiry on internationalisation also calls for increased outbound mobility By Matthew Reisz 9 February
‘Low’ UK take-up of responsible metrics agenda causes concern Survey finds that most research organisations do not have a policy on use of metrics By Ellie Bothwell 9 February
Academics ‘fear they will be judged on learning gain data’ Staff must be reassured that information on students’ progress will be used for pedagogical purposes, conference hears By Sophie Inge 9 February
Universities with biggest shares of 2:1s and firsts revealed Latest Hesa data on degree classification shows where increase in top grades was highest in 2016-17 By Simon Baker 8 February
Asia Universities Summit: Fear of Brexit and Trump 'eases graduate brain drain' ‘Students who would have gone abroad for their studies are already staying back in India and joining us,’ says vice-chancellor By Rachael Pells 8 February
Hilary Grainger: we need to talk more openly about death The architectural historian on the mediocrity of postwar crematoria design and why we need to talk more openly about death By Ellie Bothwell 8 February
Elizabeth Meehan, 1947-2018 Tributes paid to first female politics professor in any part of Ireland By Matthew Reisz 8 February
Universities take different paths on mature students and BTECs Analysis of the latest Ucas recruitment data suggests some institutions have changed strategy in the past few years By Simon Baker 8 February
The week in higher education – 8 February 2018 The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media By THE reporters 8 February
Career impact on relationships ‘worst for junior academics’ THE survey reveals how work pressures shape researchers’ decisions around relationships and family By Ellie Bothwell 8 February
Leading universities oppose OfS pay transparency demands Institutions will need to disclose full details of all those earning more than £150,000 under the regulator’s proposed new rule By Jack Grove 8 February
Research-intensive universities ‘offer best maternity pay’ Generous leave packages used as a strategy to retain top female researchers in elite institutions, study suggests By Rachael Pells 8 February
Rees-Mogg: Charity Commission is stifling debate on campus Brexit cheerleader criticises excessive regulation and downplays scuffle at student event By Jack Grove 7 February
Asia Universities Summit: 'Olympian' levels of competition in new technological era Alliances between institutions to become increasingly important, says Sheffield vice-chancellor By Rachael Pells 7 February
US university donations up 6.3 per cent in 2017 Rise is driven by increase in gifts from alumni, says survey By Ellie Bothwell 7 February
Aberystwyth University’s Mauritius campus loses £1 million Deficit revealed after announcement that institution will close the overseas outpost By Ellie Bothwell 7 February
Mutual degree recognition across Asia-Pacific comes into force Japan and South Korea latest countries to sign Tokyo Convention, which supports the mobility of students and academics across the region By Sophie Inge 7 February
Italian temporary professors ‘earn as little as €3.75 an hour’ Universities pay only for direct teaching time, making effective hourly pay derisory, union claims By David Matthews 7 February
Saudi university allows women to freely leave campus Taif University lifts consent rule for female students in wake of royal decree By Holly Else 7 February
Liverpool announces second China campus partnership Up to 24,000 students will study at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University’s two campuses near Shanghai by 2028 By Jack Grove 7 February
Asia Universities Summit: Institutions 'will use AI to select students' Imperial College London president predicts that higher education institutions will follow global corporations in screening applicants using AI-based algorithms By Rachael Pells 7 February
Dutch students ‘losing out’ due to English degree growth Domestic students are being squeezed out of Dutch universities by growing numbers of international students, claims a leading newspaper By Jack Grove 7 February
Pan-European study abroad initiative renewed until 2020 Cross-continent campaign seeks to attract overseas students from South America to Asia By Matthew Reisz 7 February
Asia Universities Summit: Poor knowledge transfer 'a barrier' to emerging economies' growth Ability to commercialise research is key to rebuilding war-torn countries such as Sri Lanka, but businesses must pledge support, say sector leaders By Rachael Pells 7 February
Funding councils sign up to ‘responsible’ research assessment New injection of cash for San Francisco Declaration on responsible metrics hopes to move initiative from words to action By Holly Else 7 February
Civilisation: Beard and Schama revisit classic series 50 years on Two of Britain’s leading academics will present a contemporary take on an iconic television programme By Matthew Reisz 7 February
