Three academics at the University of Nottingham argue that the recent arrests of a postgraduate student and a staff member herald an erosion of civil liberties and a clear threat to legitimate...
Academics and university administrators may not traditionally enjoy the most cordial of relationships.But the emergence of an e-mail in which a director of communications describes his academic...
Oxford's £1.25 billion fundraising campaign was widely reported in the papers on 29 May, with comments from the university's chancellor, Lord Patten, dominating coverage. He "attacked" the Government...
The new 14-19 diplomas are a "disaster waiting to happen", a paper from the Centre for Education and Employment Research has argued.The paper, by Alan Smithers and Pamela Robinson of the centre,...
Coventry trials virtual offices of webcams, laptops and shared filing cabinets, writes John Gill
'No objective reason' to deny permanent post to researcher, says tribunal. Melanie Newman reports
A bonus of £150 is being offered to staff at the University of Central Lancashire - but only if the institution meets a number of performance targets that currently hang in the balance.The cash is...
Salary inquiry agreed as part of three-year deal, but union doubts its rigour. Melanie Newman reports
- The University and College Union's policy on academic engagement with Israel is "profoundly disturbing", Bill Rammell, the Higher Education Minister, told its annual congress last week.Speaking...
Job security, workloads and local pay are lower on list of priorities, poll finds. Melanie Newman writes
Hesa data show both a rise in state-school intake and improved retention. Rebecca Attwood reports
Ann Mroz has been appointed editor of ߣߣÊÓƵ.The current deputy editor of the magazine, who has been responsible for editing the features and books sections, Ms Mroz has been with...
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Expert says UK's miscalculations of project costs could lead to millions in fines. Zoe Corbyn reports
IndiaExpats welcomed back to studyIndia's first university for Indians who live outside the country is to open in Bangalore. The institution, which is to be set up by the Manipal Academy of Higher...