Struggle for identity on the doctoral battleground
Universities worry as vocational schools muscle in on a vital monopoly. Matthew Reisz reports
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The week in higher education
Scientists investigating the effects of pornography were stumped when they failed to find any 20-year-old men who had not already been exposed to X-rated material. The researchers, at the University...
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Pedagogy a poor second in promotions
Study finds 'hypocritical' sector fails to practise what it preaches. Rebecca Attwood reports
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Peer pressure: review's timing could thrust fees in to the election spotlight
Policy options emerging from the independent review of fees will be consulted on before the likely date of next year's general election, ߣߣÊÓƵ has learnt.The Independent Review of...
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Embattled board refuses to resign
London Met governors claim damning report isn't based on the evidence. Melanie Newman writes
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REF rivals square off over value of impact proposal
Supporters debate opponents at round table event as consultation nears end. Zoë Corbyn reports
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Deputy leader steps down only seven months after taking up post
Manager who blamed top staff for financial woes leaves Gloucestershire. Melanie Newman writes
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Man wins sex discrimination case in tribunal
A male academic has won a sex discrimination case against the University of Surrey.An employment tribunal said the university had rejected psychologist David Gilbert for a lecturing job because he...
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Science journalists advise minister on how to take independent advice
A group of UK science journalists has met privately with Lord Drayson, the Science Minister, to advise on the principles that should underpin the relationship between the Government and independent...
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UCL provost: libel law is stifling academic freedoms
Head to add signature to new petition calling for reform of English legislation. Zoë Corbyn reports
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Home for the holidays
After more than five decades of praying for it - literally - King's College London has finally acquired the east wing of Somerset House.The university will move into the historic building as part of...
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UCU backs off on pay, but vows to fight job cuts
Higher education staff look set to settle for a 0.5 per cent pay rise after the University and College Union decided not to oppose the offer.The UCU's higher education committee met on 4 December,...
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Weak pound may boost overseas student market
A weak pound and an economic surge among emerging nations could lead to a healthier overseas market for UK universities in 2010, according to an economist.Robin Bew, editorial director and chief...
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Information overload
The main parties' desire for students to be 'better informed' is dangerous, futile and immoral, warns Roger Brown
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The interview X factor: the elusive 'potential' that dictates success
The admissions process seeks applicants with indefinable qualities, deemed able to develop critical, questioning minds, writes Mary Evans