Thousands sign petition calling for Iran to free professor
Iranian-Canadian Homa Hoodfar, who has conducted research on Islamic family law and Muslim dress codes, was imprisoned last month
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Four things that must happen to protect higher education after Brexit
The UCU's Sally Hunt warns that if people from the EU no longer feel welcome in UK universities, the damage to our international academic reputation will be near fatal
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Hepi director: Brexit may bring ‘new opportunities’ in sector
Impact of EU withdrawal on UK universities ‘more nuanced’ than some believe, says Nick Hillman
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TEF ‘is about much more than teaching’
Focus on teaching in proposed framework ignores its primary role as extra quality assurance tool, claims researcher
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Newcastle University looks close to home for new v-c
Tyneside-educated scientist to lead institution from next year
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Theresa May as prime minister: what it might mean for higher education
Her Home Office record and previous views on universities give clues as to what we might expect from Theresa May, writes Emran Mian – and it's not all bad news
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Theresa May: will she crush or renew hopes on overseas students?
In Home Office and shadow education brief, Ms May has long history with higher education
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Peer criticises government on private providers after QAA report
For-profit college stripped of right to receive public funds
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Beware ‘nefarious’ use of open data, summit hears
Senior academic from the university embroiled in the ‘Climategate’ scandal warns how open data can be used irresponsibly to damage science
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I’m showing vice-chancellors are human – by doing the Ironman challenge
Acting Aberystwyth vice-chancellor John Grattan is swimming 2.4 miles, cycling 112 miles, then running a marathon to raise money for the Student Hardship Fund
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Brexit shows need for more EU-funded social sciences research
Secretary general of the Guild of European Research Intensive Universities says shortfalls of Horizon 2020 must be addressed
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Coursera president: bursting the Moocs bubble a boon for us
Daphne Koller says online platform reached millions of learners largely because of the publicity, both good and bad, about Moocs
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Why are the humanities always under fire? We need them more than ever
David Mayall reflects on the ‘war on humanities’, Brexit and graduate employability