Outrage at claims by QAA chief
Funding chiefs have hit back at claims from departing quality watchdog John Randall that they bowed to pressure from vice-chancellors and are letting universities get away with too little external...
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Scots launch science plan
The Scottish Executive launched its first integrated Science Strategy this week. The five-point plan aims to maintain a strong science base, increase the exploitation of research, ensure that enough...
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Dropouts prone to suffer depression
Students who drop out of university suffer ill effects for more than a decade afterwards, according to a study published this week. Graduates are generally "happier, healthier and safer" than people...
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En vogue
Teenagers from across London this month took part in an eight-day course at the London College of Fashion, part of the London Institute. The school-age pupils learnt about all aspects of assembling a...
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Gender gulf in exams grows
The gulf in exam performance between male and female graduates at Cambridge University has widened despite long-standing concerns about women's underperformance. Almost double the number of men...
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Leicester draws up graduate blueprint
Leicester University has produced a blueprint for its ideal graduate, who should emerge from one of its degree courses armed with academic, work-related and personal skills. As well as having a...
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Youth academy up for tender
Universities across the United Kingdom are being invited to tender for the contract to run the Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth. Any university can apply to run the academy but it will have to...
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Bristol's v-c shifts focus to careers
The University of Bristol plans to shift its academic balance in favour of producing more employable graduates. Its new vice-chancellor will conduct a year-long, university-wide consultation on the...
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Lifelong inquiries
Two of Scotland's most innovative institutions are being visited today by the Scottish Parliament's enterprise and lifelong learning committee as part of its lifelong learning inquiry. Committee...
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London merger causes anxiety
Students and staff at London Guildhall University have voiced concerns about the institution's proposed merger with the University of North London. Jamie Keers-McMahon, president of London Guildhall...
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Whistleblowers: Who's watching QAA?
John Randall's attacks on university accountability have prompted some to ask who watches the watchdog. Geoffrey Alderman, an expert on international university regulation, said: "The unmentioned...
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Analysis: Why the smart cash is not so clever
The Russell Group has made all the right moves so far as the research assessment exercise is concerned, but its financial tactics may not make long-term business sense. Alison Goddard reports...
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In the news: Barry Sheerman
When education ministers appear before the select committee on education and skills this autumn to discuss the future of tuition fees, they can expect talk of student poverty. Barry Sheerman,...
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Don's Diary
Monday Paris in August resembles the aftermath of some nuclear holocaust. The natives have gone to ground and the city is full of lost souls from abroad. Restaurants, shops, bakeries - most have...
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Glittering prizes
Sir Graeme Davies , principal of Glasgow University, has been appointed chair of the Council for the Central Laboratory of the Research Councils . Goldsmiths College, University of London, is to...