Access gap ‘not completely explained by grades’
At least a quarter of the “access gap” for “top” universities in three countries cannot be explained by academic achievement, a new report says
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Minister attacks universities over visa comments
The immigration minister has accused universities of creating “a self-fulfilling prophecy for bad news” on student visas
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Newcastle warns staff over working to contract
A second university has threatened academics with a loss of pay over working to rule, ߣߣƵ has discovered.
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Universities dominate 'big gifts' list in US and UK
Major philanthropists are more generous to higher education in the US and UK than they are in other regions, according to a new report.
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University staff to strike again
Unions representing higher education staff have announced a second nationwide strike for 3 December.
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Academic freedom ‘doesn’t really exist’
“Right-on” lecturers and student campaigns cited as among the reasons, Commons event hears
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Scottish independence will threaten research, BIS claims
Scotland risks losing its thriving research base if it becomes independent, analysis by Department of Business, Innovation and Skills has claimed
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Student retention software comes under microscope
By Carl Straumsheim, for Inside Higher Ed
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US international student intake reaches record high
The number of international students in US higher education has reached an all-time high according to an authoritative report
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Academics threatened over working to rule
A university threatened staff that it would dock them a day’s pay if they did not work unpaid overtime, it has emerged.
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1994 Group disbands
The 1994 Group of small research-intensive universities has decided to disband 19 years after being set up.
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Korean president visits Imperial College
The president of South Korea has visited Imperial College London to mark a series of agreements between the institution and Korean universities.
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EU-funded ranking sees 600 institutions involved
The new EU-funded ranking system has secured involvement from around 600 institutions and will see users choose their own indicators.