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£133,000 paid to v-c on abrupt exit

Canterbury Christ Church University declines to disclose reasons for departure to Robin Baker upon ‘loss of office’

The good, the bad and the ugly

An inspirational supervisor can nurture a career, while a poor one slows its growth. Either way, mentors have a lasting impact

Modern field has a champion with a rare Crown privilege

Southampton scholar discusses the honour of becoming the first Regius professor of computer science. Plus the latest higher education jobs and appointments

Setting up an overseas campus? Why not choose a tropical paradise

Mauritius wants foreign students; Aberystwyth will help to provide them

Jagged edges slow progress

South Africa’s energy is built on frustration, anger, fear and cheerful fatalism, finds Robert Appelbaum

‘Disengagement pacts’ keep peace on campus

Study claims lecturers go easy on workload and grading in unspoken agreement with students who give them a high teaching rating

Piled Higher and Deeper, by Jorge Cham - 27 March 2014

Five of the most striking university libraries you will ever see

In an increasingly digital world, libraries are surplus to requirements, right? According to the Voices for the Library campaign, more than 10 per cent of the UK’s public libraries are currently at...

Universities warned over ‘sleepwalking’ into Ofsted-style regime

Higher education may be “sleepwalking” towards a new quality control system based on Ofsted-style inspections, a leading sector figure has warned.

Ed Miliband talks of ‘radical offer’ on fees

Could remark be hint of policy shift towards graduate tax?

Marking boycott plea by Dundee students

Letters asks UCU and Ucea to resolve differences

Willetts does not rule out fees rise

Labour on the attack as RAB nears ‘break-even point’

FutureLearn Mooc to offer route to accountancy credit

Exeter offering to start this September

UCL recruits former diplomat to steer international strategy

The former British High Commissioner to South Africa is to join University College London to steer its international strategy.

Professor takes vow of silence in support of deaf community

Graham Turner at Heriot-Watt raises awareness for Sign Language Week