The threat to standards in UK universities

Rise in firsts and 2:1s highest among those with lowest A levels

Data from one of last Hefce reports likely to throw down the gauntlet to new Office for Students on grade inflation

5 April

Illustration of a group of well-known musicians

University music courses are hitting some bum notes

The curricular dominance of popular music may sell tickets but belies the point of a musical education, says Sam Richards

By Sam Richards

12 April

UK re-establishes dominance in ERC advanced grants scheme

Academics at British institutions make one in four successful bids in 2017 funding round, underlining risks of Brexit

By Chris Havergal

6 April

University and College Union members demonstrate during pensions row

The USS strike and the winter of academics’ discontent

The protests against pensions reforms reflect not just self-interest but also anger about working conditions and a sense that universities are losing their way. Jack Grove explores how proposed changes to the USS strained and broke bonds of trust

By Jack Grove

12 April

The threat to standards in UK universities

While their credentials are not in dispute, institutions could have their teaching and research undermined by a crisis in morale

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The threat to standards in UK universities

While their credentials are not in dispute, institutions could have their teaching and research undermined by a crisis in morale

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Rise in firsts and 2:1s highest among those with lowest A levels

University music courses are hitting some bum notes

UK re-establishes dominance in ERC advanced grants scheme

The USS strike and the winter of academics’ discontent

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