How to say no to students
By Scott Jaschik, for Inside Higher Ed
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10 artworks raising money to support academics fleeing persecution
A unique collection of artworks by more than 70 artists from around the world went under the hammer in London on 5 December 2013 to raise money to support academics fleeing persecution worldwide
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Ten more universities gain award for supporting research careers
A further 10 UK universities have gained an award that recognises commitment to developing the careers of researchers.
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Warning issued over threat to student funding
Social mobility could be harmed if cuts of £45 million are focused on the so-called “widening participation premium”, a new study says
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Mental health and social science explored in new booklet
A new booklet has been launched on the role of social science in promoting “mental wellbeing”.
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Student funding suspended following budget problems
The government has suspended all funding for overseas EU students at private colleges, and for Bulgarians and Romanians at public universities.
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Private colleges suspended from student loan access
The government has suspended 23 private colleges from the publicly-funded loans system after a surge in their student numbers.
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Top 20 ways to improve your world university ranking
Amanda Goodall offers twenty inexpensive methods to help your institution climb the world university league tables
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Huddersfield named University of the Year 2013
The University of Huddersfield has been named University of the Year
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Cleaners to continue outsourcing fight
Outsourced cleaners at the University of London have vowed to fight on despite being offered improved terms and conditions after a two-day strike.
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Open access funds ‘adequate’, government maintains
Adequate funding has been allotted for universities to meet the cost of open access, the government has maintained
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THE Awards 2013: winners announced
From hundreds of submissions, and the dozens that made the shortlists, our judges have selected 18 universities, individuals and teams as the best of the best. It has been an inspiring process, and...
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Ministers bring forward student support cutbacks
Britain’s poorest students are set to lose bursaries and other support worth £100 million next year after ministers fast-tracked planned cuts.
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University of Sussex threatens legal action after reoccupation
Students have reoccupied a conference centre at the University of Sussex that was at the centre of previous protests over the outsourcing of services.
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THE podcast: 28 November 2013 issue review
Download the podcastThe expansion of student numbers at private colleges, some universities’ snobby approach to credit transfer, and the launch of a national higher education computer network are all...