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Expert voices raise alarm over capless costs

Hepi head and HE analyst tell MPs that coalition sums don’t add up

‘Bursary’ means nothing to disadvantaged pupils

Targets for financial support don’t know terminology, research finds

Piled Higher and Deeper, by Jorge Cham - 19 December 2013

UK research knocks out competition in impact ring

UK research is punching above its weight in impact terms, according to a report prepared by Elsevier for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

Graduate earnings: ‘human capital’ gains subject to scrutiny

‘Manhattan Project’ that some think could pave the way for variable fees proceeds with Nuffield funding

EPSRC clawback may fund extra PhD training centres

Research council hopes to claw back cash to fund centres that missed out during initial bidding process

Job cuts may stretch services to City limit

UCU fears more support staff will be forced out to cover REF recruitment costs

Expect few takers for European postgrad loans, expert says

Idea of borrowing to study is ‘totally alien’ to some students, so take-up may be low

NUS ‘could do more’ to support protesters

Student leaders criticised over perceived failure to support grass-roots members joining in demonstrations

Overseas students introduced to Yuletide delights

Newcastle v-c gives international students the full flavour of a British Christmas

Grant winners - 19 December 2013

National Institute for Health ResearchHealth Technology Assessment ProgrammeAward winner: Cath JacksonInstitution: University of YorkValue: £359,179Understanding the barriers and facilitators to...

Removal of student number cap is a ‘Tory electoral manoeuvre’

Reading v-c condemns Autumn Statement announcement as a purely political move

Universities lose millions as teacher training places cut

School Direct scheme diverts funding and input from university education departments

Canada aims for US student growth

Border states a key battleground as the struggle for international income intensifies

Muse of fire burns out

I have had a good run with Henry V, but I think it is over now