'Risky' business feared as private college closes in on degree powers
UUK 'positive' about Regent's membership, but critics demand proper scrutiny. John Morgan writes
UUK 'positive' about Regent's membership, but critics demand proper scrutiny. John Morgan writes

Classroom-based activities may be a rarity in the university of tomorrow. Jack Grove reports
The judges for this year's ߣߣÊÓÆµ Leadership and Management Awards have been announced, as the deadline for entries draws closer.
Working-class students are less likely to study physics or mathematics than other subjects at university, research has found.
Knowledge transferNeed for IP speedThirteen of the UK's "most innovative" universities have been awarded more than £750,000 to help ease their intellectual property's transition from the academy to...
Sussex unit to investigate ways to keep politicians honest. Matthew Reisz reports
Adam O'Boyle outlines how student-led third-sector bodies can offer institutions social and financial benefits

Hefce admits that the multimillion-pound Cetls scheme had minimal impact on student learning. Paul Ramsden is not surprised

More democratic, more accountable and closer to its members: Sally Hunt says her planned UCU reforms will engage it with society
Students' unions now focus on cooperation, not opposition, says Paul Greatrix

"A commercial breakthrough." That was how Desmond Ponzi, the manager of our staff snack bar, The Big Hub, described the fundamental changes he is making to his current "retailing strategy".From now...

Economic crisis leaves French politicians tight-lipped on universities budget. Clea Caulcutt writes

ERC leader Helga Nowotny talks to Paul Jump about concentration, competition and the future
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Presidential hopefuls' attitudes to sector range from indifference to hostility. Jon Marcus reports