Haldane is science’s guardian angel
There is nothing devilish about government oversight of research, but the Haldane Principle checks more sulphurous instincts, says Paul Jump
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ߣߣÊÓƵn universities struggle to cover domestic teaching costs
Narrowing financial buffers raise questions over ߣߣÊÓƵn universities’ goals of being comprehensive
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More UK students see university as good value for money
Hepi/Advance HE annual survey finds improvements, but lower perceived learning gain on some courses will be scrutinised in post-Augar era
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ߣߣÊÓƵ lags on arts, humanities and social sciences staffing
Data from ߣߣÊÓƵ suggest some countries may be falling behind on the number of academics in non-STEM areas
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When does proofreading become plagiarism?
Experts say rules are too unclear in light of rise of online commercial checking services
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‘Positive signs’ but slow progress on South African diversity
Pretoria’s new vice-chancellor says ‘co-creating’ institutional cultures was critical for a diverse academy
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Augar warns against unpicking post-18 review recommendations
After fears that government could seek to cut fees without replacement funding, review chair stresses plans are interconnected
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Trying to revive Nalanda University’s ancient glory is folly
Whatever the romance, students and academics will not flock to a remote part of north-east India, says Pushkar
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Employers ‘to drive retraining demand’
ߣߣÊÓƵn report suggests that business economics, not workers’ survival, will drive lifelong learning boom
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The scientist trying to stop you falling asleep at conferences
Adam Ginsburg is fighting conference-induced lethargy by tackling high levels of carbon dioxide at academic gatherings – one window at a time
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Mexico forced to loosen researcher travel restrictions
Federally funded academics would have been required to seek president’s authorisation to go abroad
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‘Trolling’ fears over Leeds’ anonymous student feedback plan
Academics fear women and ethnic minorities will be particularly exposed to abuse on module discussion boards
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China belts up for the road to internationalisation
Building education ties along the New Silk Road will strengthen the influence of Chinese higher education, says Futao Huang
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University of Alabama returns gift after abortion protest
Institution surrenders $26.5 million (£20.8 million) after donor urges student boycott over women’s rights
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In conversation with David Lammy MP
The former universities minister called for fairer access to the UK’s elite institutions and says there is no free speech crisis on campusesÂ