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Hefce data reveals 70 per cent of department heads from arts, humanities and social science disciplines

UUK’s proposed hybrid scheme could result in losses of £20,000 a year

US analysis of institution’s diverse missions can supplement ‘simplistic’ league tables focusing on research, says scholar

Six universities have scored full marks in an assessment of how gay friendly the UK’s higher education institutions are.

Alex Salmond pressed the principal of the University of St Andrews to tone down her remarks about the impact of Scottish independence on research.

The National Union of Students has voted to hold a national demonstration in support of “free education”.

Country-level reforms are the next stage needed in the development of a Europe-wide research area, according to a new report.

The University of Nottingham aims to rebuild a lab destroyed by fire, as its vice-chancellor looks for answers on “why the devastation was so total”.

More than a third of female students have been groped or touched inappropriately while at university, according to a new survey.

By Jake New, for Inside Higher Ed

A new report reveals the extent to which British students welcome their international peers

A huge fire has destroyed a new sustainable chemistry building that was being built at the University of Nottingham

Responses to THE Scottish independence referendum survey show different opinions on how outcome will affect universities

A private college has been cleared by the UK’s quality watchdog after it investigated claims over student recruitment and attendance

The government has postponed controversial cuts to the Disabled Students’ Allowance until 2016-17.

Labour has pledged to remove international students from the net migration target and break with the coalition’s “nonsense” policy.

The government’s chief scientific adviser has proposed that a new national research institute be established in the north of England.

Survey reveals that staff are divided by discipline over independence

Despite scaling back, the organisation has much to offer universities seeking to improve the student experience, says Don Nutbeam

Memoria di Shakespeare’s new editors backtrack on acceptance of Oxfordian academic’s paper

Property shortage has made accommodation unaffordable for many

New universities minister delighted at rising student numbers and prepares to tackle postgraduate funding

71 per cent went to 31 universities because of ‘narrowed’ definitions of excellence, claims report

The number of students from Europe who claim living cost support from the Student Loans Company has almost doubled over the past three years. About 22,800 EU nationals got the funding in 2012-13, up from 11,600 in 2009-10

Sanaz Raji given funding for judicial review in lengthy dispute with University of Leeds, but deportation may thwart her bid

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An innovative Building Research Park shares a former RAF base with Science Museum treasures

Increased likelihood that master’s and PhD students will already have postgraduate degree

UK adults with tertiary education ranked 12th among the OECD despite the reputation of its universities

Marina Warner explains why she chose to speak about her departure from the University of Essex

Private colleges would need to subscribe to the higher education ombudsman service under plans proposed by the Labour Party.

Greg Clark has refused to back calls for the government to remove overseas students from the net migrant count.

The UK’s spending on higher education has fallen once again, with Canada taking over as the world’s biggest spender on universities.

Universities UK has called for “stability” and “political consensus” from an incoming government on fees and funding.

By Scott Jaschik, for Inside Higher Ed

Learning technology conference keynote explores student, and scholarly, online presence

Major challenges facing early career researchers have been highlighted in a new report.

Public support for animal experimentation has fallen again, according to a new survey.

Report reveals price of everything from accommodation to a pint of beer at 20 institutions

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Council demands for extra savings to boost surplus will harm staff morale, says UCU

The UK’s first shared hub for medical and academic research will initially serve six scientific and academic organisations

Lawsuit led by 200 universities over regulations allowing hobbyists to keep rights while academics face virtual no-fly zone

Survey reveals the universities that are best at making new students feel right at home

Positive early experiences for new undergraduates help to reduce dropout rates

Nigel Piercy is unapologetic about antagonising some in drive to turn around School of Management

The government’s Prevent counter-terrorism strategy is causing controversy in universities

UCL/King’s College London team to consult broadly on future of monographs, open access, peer review, publishing and more

Senior managers often dismiss racist incidents or believe them to be exaggerated, says paper

Analysis of British Social Attitudes survey finds class bias with regard to future student numbers

10 per cent threshold for refusal rates may cause many to lose their licences to recruit overseas students

Uclan will recruit senior staff and secure student placement before course begins in September 2015

Staff claim revised terms fail to address their concerns over hours spent on preparation and marking