Elite universities grow intakes as more students get first choice
Rising demand from 18-year-old applicants drives up entry rate, with two-fifths of cohort set to enter most selective institutions
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Almost 150 courses suspended as university eyes cuts
‘Nothing seems to be safe,’ union says, as UTS insists there will be ‘no permanent decisions’ before consultation
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‘Time running out’ to help Gazan students blocked from UK study
Students unable to take up their places at start of academic year might never have the same chance again, campaigners warn
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Theology ‘hardest hit’ by course cuts, warns former archbishop
Religious studies under threat as universities close courses to save money
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Svein Stølen: ‘Collaboration harder now but still a must’
Outgoing rector of University of Oslo says culture of openness changed into one dominated by national priorities during his eight years in charge of Norway’s top-ranked institution
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HE and firms must work together to mould graduates able to disagree well
Professional figures should help teach graduates to engage respectfully with clients or colleagues who hold different views, says David Finn
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The ‘arsenic life’ paper’s retraction is good – but the process was poisonous
The failings of peer reviewers, editors, journalists and authors led to a 15-year struggle to retract an article that should never have been published in the first place. But does the withdrawal of a...
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Dundee admits ‘clear failings’ in financial management
Under-pressure university commits to action plan to sort out its finances, acknowledging its governance ‘fell well short’
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Latest University of Bradford strike targets A-level results day
Staff to walk out again over plans to save £16 million, with university open day also affected
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Universities ‘ready’ to fill skills gaps as key industries expand
Quango estimates ‘priority’ occupations will need an additional 900,000 workers by end of decade, with universities likely to meet much of the demand
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ANU ‘told casual tutors to claim for fewer hours than worked’
Under-fire national university says union has never flagged ‘any systemic issues of underpayments’ as it faces fresh allegations of governance failures
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Accelerated degree fee increase ‘undermined’ by funding cuts
Institutions unclear on government’s stance towards accelerated degrees as faster courses set to become more expensive for students
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Strict dress code at Thai university sparks backlash
Chulalongkorn University bans sleeveless tops, short skirts and open-toed shoes, prompting wider debate about freedoms on campus
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Voters back student loan forgiveness for public sector workers
Strong support for creating more financial incentives for students to study to become teachers or nurses, even among Reform UKÂ backers