Hefce chief promises to support institutional autonomy
But he says sector must develop knowledge and skills beyond academe. Melanie Newman reports
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EPSRC grant process criticised by elite
A research council fell short of good practice when allocating £5 million in grants for knowledge transfer, the Russell Group claimed this week.The representative body of large research-led...
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Chief Scientific Adviser casts doubt on £1 billion package for research
Parlous state of UK finances leaves science funding uncertain. Zoë Corbyn reports
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Labour 'usurps' scientists in setting priorities
The Government is "quietly usurping" the principle that decisions about research spending should be made by academics, not politicians, the Conservatives claimed this week.Speaking ahead of a speech...
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If the cap fits, leave it: Tories reject government claims
The Shadow Universities Secretary has denied Labour claims that the Tories would lift the cap on tuition fees if they came to power.A Parliamentary Labour Party briefing on tuition fees seen by Times...
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Third of Scottish institutions suffer real-terms funding cut
Modern universities net cash boost for research thanks to pockets of excellence, writes Zoë Corbyn
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Aberdeen earmarks £15 million to recruit elite international scholars
The University of Aberdeen has launched a £15 million recruitment drive to attract academic leaders from around the world.Duncan Rice, principal of Aberdeen, told ߣߣÊÓƵ that the...
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UEL suspends 'Mr Mayhem' and cancels alternative G20
Event scrapped as academic lands in hot water over media comments. Melanie Newman reports
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Half of sector to prioritise firms' training needs
Funding chiefs want at least half of England's universities to make industry workforce-training requirements a core strategic priority.At a board meeting in February, the Higher Education Funding...
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Private path for foreign students
Three universities partner firm to provide one-year cramming courses, writes Rebecca Attwood
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20 years ago
Universities are cashing in on full fee-paying overseas students taking up university places for which they are unqualified. Accusations of "double standards" were levelled at British universities...
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News in brief
University and College Union WalesSolidarity breaks downA breach has opened up in the University and College Union Wales between representatives of higher and further education institutions. UCU...
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Fair-minded
Lynne Frostick is honoured to receive an accolade, but says men must do their share at home for women to excel at work
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Appointments
The London School of Economics has recruited Niall Ferguson to a chair in international history. Professor Ferguson, an academic historian, journalist and television presenter, holds positions at...
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Daytime TV: Gone to seed
Gary Day is astounded that conception happens at all while being appalled at wasted young lives