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

Finding ways to engage thousands of people in discussion online is set to change the higher education landscape

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

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

Study Group says universities are ‘proactively’ seeking EU expansion

Hefce submissions call for less onerous approach to research assessment

Tensions remain high as marking boycott over pensions reform continues

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

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

By Scott Jaschik, for

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A Brexit would reduce the UK’s relationship to the EU to that of Botswana’s or Chile’s, research expert claims

Nobel laureates warn that the UK’s position in the wider scientific community could be undermined if EMBO’s request is refused

Hermann Hauser’s report suggests technology hubs could offer advice on innovation policy and calls for metrics to measure centres’ impact

Research shows female scholars opting for short talks over long ones, even at a gender-balanced event

Policy draft stated that all publications be reviewed by pair as part of ‘quality assurance’

Cutbacks of up to 15% loom if gap cannot be plugged by Stormont

A new database at the Veterans and Families Institute will improve access to the research done on soldiers adjusting to life after service

Innovate UK is shifting its focus to boosting academia-industry engagement

‘Non-political’ visa policy, Spanish language and top business schools are key to Spanish sector’s future, according to Spain’s former leader

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

The University of York is to review its decision to withhold all pay from staff taking part in a marking boycott over proposed pension reforms

University staff have held a national day of action against zero-hours contracts and other forms of temporary contracts.

Northern Irish universities have announced plans to cut student numbers by up to 1,100 next year in the face of multimillion-pound cuts

There is widespread ‘scepticism’ about the use of metrics to assess research, according to evidence submitted to an independent review

The government should double the annual budget of its innovation agency to £1 billion so it can establish more “Catapult” centres, a new report says

The National Union of Students has pulled its backing from this month’s “free education” demonstration

Students from poorer backgrounds are more likely to drop out from university and less likely to graduate with a good degree, according to research.

Submissions are being sought across 12 categories for prestigious annual awards

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But higher education still biggest recipient of major gifts