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Manchester Metropolitan University has appointed a new vice-chancellor – at the second time of asking

The next vice-chancellor of The Open University will be Peter Horrocks, currently the director of the BBC’s World Service.

University claims exemption from releasing details of board of governors meeting, citing ‘commercial interests’

Martin Hall is to retire as Salford vice-chancellor, with his deputy taking over line management duties from today

The union of two London universities is underpinned by a powerful vision, say their leaders Chris Husbands and Michael Arthur

Managerial fundamentalism has taken hold in universities, with scholars viewed as resources that must be controlled, argues the Warwick scholar

After a period of turmoil at Plymouth University, an external review is pending, and the findings may have implications for the sector, writes John Morgan

The vice-chancellor of Glyndwr University has announced his intention to step down from the embattled institution.

The chief executive of GuildHE, Andy Westwood, is to take up a new role at the University of Manchester helping it connect with government.

Edge Hill University bags top accolade as University of the Year

Student numbers will be uncapped from 2015. Chris Havergal examines arguments for and against expansion

University College London and the Institute of Education have confirmed they will merge next week

Consultation questions need for the body after it blocked the appointment of Griff Rhys Jones as chancellor

The conclusions of an inquiry into allegations against William Taylor, the former chair of governors, will not be shared

Dean of Swansea School of Management used ‘unsupportive’ language to dismiss student complaints

Two vice-chancellors have announced that they will be stepping down from their roles next summer

Julia Goodfellow among the three as she bids to be first woman in the post

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

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

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

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

Both institute and University of London claim success

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

Union members at Plymouth University have given their vice-chancellor, Wendy Purcell, a vote of no confidence.

Michael Power considers the implications of academics being monitored in ever more and increasingly disparate aspects of work

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Michael Crow on the radical change needed to build the New American University

University College London and the Institute of Education, University of London, are to merge on 2 December, it has been confirmed.

One of Plymouth University’s deputy vice-chancellors has started a government secondment, as upheaval at the troubled institution continues

V-c hires law firm amid suggestions the case against her includes a complaint about her management style

April McMahon blames ‘years of underinvestment’ for tumbling league table positions

Glyn Maxwell, whose departure follows Marina Warner’s exit, claims the importance of high-profile academics is ‘lost’ on Essex

Plymouth University has appointed a new chair of governors after the previous post-holder stepped down amid ongoing controversy at the institution

Two vice-chancellors of Yorkshire institutions have announced their retirements

As full visa licence is restored, focus moves to student experience

Suspended v-c still wants her job back as details about legal bills are disclosed

Former judge says focus on him is distraction from investigation into v-c

Statement from university spells out v-c’s involvement in project

Plymouth University has defended plans to spend a reported £150,000 on seven chairs to be used at graduation ceremonies.

Current vice-chancellor to stay on until June 2015

Hefce data reveals 70 per cent of department heads from arts, humanities and social science disciplines

US analysis of institution’s diverse missions can supplement ‘simplistic’ league tables focusing on research, says scholar

The University of Nottingham aims to rebuild a lab destroyed by fire, as its vice-chancellor looks for answers on “why the devastation was so total”.

Marina Warner explains why she chose to speak about her departure from the University of Essex

Revolutionary leaders will make do and mend, says Thomas Harrison

Nigel Piercy is unapologetic about antagonising some in drive to turn around School of Management

Research suggests some standard management techniques work on academics after all, and older institutions are most effective

Board member made aware of claims related to ‘wider working practices’ in December 2012

Plymouth University’s chair of governors, William Taylor, is to “stand aside” pending the outcome of an investigation into sexual harassment claims

Silence greeted requests for references or PhD guidance from professor

The Plymouth University chair of governors who “placed on leave” its vice-chancellor will be investigated over claims he sexually harassed female staff

Plymouth University’s chair of governors has been accused of “poor governance” and risking “serious reputational damage” to the institution

‘Breakdown in personal relationship’ of senior figures must also be addressed

Stuart Macdonald on the misery of being expelled from your university post

Could organising universities in a different way ease institutions’ financial woes and bring about greater democracy?

Deal with for-profit firm INTO University Partnerships cancelled due to lack of ‘common ground’

Intervention follows governors’ sudden decision to place vice-chancellor on leave

THE analysis reveals no correlation between applications and leaders’ pay as performance targets remain shrouded in secrecy

By Scott Jaschik, for Inside Higher Ed