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Flexible university policy allowed hockey star to train and study. Elizabeth Gibney reports

A university's appeals process for PhD students has been criticised as inconsistent, unclear and unfair by the Quality Assurance Agency.

Virginia president keeps her job, but once-inert boards are stirring nationwide. Jon Marcus writes

Berkeley chancellor labels free higher education for all a 'social injustice'. Elizabeth Gibney writes

Professor unfairly dismissed in restructure that increased the number of posts. Jack Grove reports

The University of Manchester has admitted assessing the English skills of some international students with a language test deemed unsuitable for admissions, mainly in order to allow poorer students to apply for scholarships.

University College London's museums and laboratories will host more than 300 secondary school pupils from this September, after delays to the building of their UCL-sponsored academy left them without a school.

Post-92s among high risers as coalition hopes for 'competitive pressure' fade. John Morgan reports

A Supreme Court ruling could pave the way for a "flood" of appeals from private colleges and overseas students against a significant number of government immigration decisions, lawyers have said.

A university has launched an online petition in a bid to persuade the Law Society not to break up a unique historic collection of about 5,000 manuscripts, early and rare ecclesiastical books and pamphlets that is held by the institution.

The Home Office has confirmed it will continue with the system of ¡°educational oversight¡±, which requires private higher education colleges to pass inspections carried out by the Quality Assurance Agency.

Universities need to toughen up the mathematical content of their entry requirements for science students if employers¡¯ needs are to be met.

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A cross-party group of MPs has said that students should be excluded from net migration statistics.

The Royal Society of Chemistry is to waive its open-access publication fees for researchers from universities that subscribe to all its journals.

London Metropolitan University has had its licence to recruit international students suspended by immigration officials.

De Montfort University has confirmed that it has secured funding from private investors via a ?110 million public bond, with other universities expected to follow it into the bond markets.

Chinese-heritage students say stress or sloth, not cultural mores, spurs plagiarism. Jack Grove writes

These images are just a few of the hundreds held by the University of Manchester vice-chancellor's office charting changing life at the institution.

Education scholars told to swap 'minor' research for policy-focused pursuits. Matthew Reisz reports

Mohamed Morsi leaves academy behind to lead Egypt in the post-Spring age. David Matthews reports

But Quebec's government is determined not to be swayed by months of protests. Erin Millar reports

Minister lauds cost-effective UK and seeks partners for research centre. Elizabeth Gibney writes

A university information website by Which? could become a more influential source of advice for students than the Quality Assurance Agency or official data sources such as Key Information Sets, an expert on higher education law has predicted.

Critics demand 'joined-up' thinking as plan to cut EU budget threatens research. Elizabeth Gibney reports

A new ?2 million research council programme that aims to identify the non-economic benefits of culture could help to protect government funding for it in the future.

Government and RCUK open-access plans will hit funding, senior figure warns. Paul Jump writes

A sharp decline in the number of European students coming to the UK this autumn could have serious consequences for UK universities, a vice-chancellor has warned.

THE survey finds post-92s among those with eyes on the ceiling. John Morgan and Nick Mithen write

Members of the Million+ group of universities awarded more PhDs relative to their quality-related research income than any other mission group in 2010-11, performance indicators published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency show.

The UK government's policy towards universities mirrors a global divergence between highly paid graduates who are given "permission to think" in their jobs, and those leaving university who will end up in low-paid and low-skilled work.

Science conference hears that many students are 'mis-sold' an academic career

A study of UK academics has found that research policy is causing restless nights

Tragic history revisited as farce in this year¡¯s THE ¡®exam howlers¡¯ competition. Jack Grove reports

De Montfort University is reportedly on the verge of issuing a ?120 million public bond, after ratings agency Moody's gave it a high credit rating based on a belief that the government would bail out any failing university.

Queen Mary, University of London is advertising for up to 30 new academic staff in a school that is in the midst of an acrimonious redundancy programme.

Mentoring students in ¡°emotional resilience¡± could improve graduate employability, according to Labour¡¯s shadow higher education minister, who recalled her own challenges as the sole barrister in her chambers from an ¡°immigrant, working-class¡± background.

Wales¡¯ education minister is to consult on the dissolution of Cardiff Metropolitan University despite the institution¡¯s governing body's rejection of his plans to merge it with two other universities.

Research funded through the European Union¡¯s Horizon 2020 programme from 2014 will have to be published through either the ¡°gold¡± or ¡°green¡± open-access routes, it has been confirmed.

The University of Edinburgh has joined major US universities including the California Institute of Technology in offering its online courses for free.

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The UK research councils have announced that they will provide block grants to help organisations cover the cost of open-access article fees after the government confirmed that it wants to see all publicly funded research made open access.

By 2020, more than four in 10 young graduates in countries that are members of either the G20 or the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development will be Indian or Chinese, according to a report.

Lecturers are set to protest at the University of East London next week to mark a decision by union members to strike this autumn.

The business secretary has said he ¡°accepts¡± that changes to the student visa system have damaged perceptions of the UK overseas and called for a ¡°liberal attitude to immigration¡±.

The governor who represents academic staff at Cardiff Metropolitan University voted for the institution to merge in a crucial ballot on independence, it has emerged.

Researchers must think creatively to grab wider audiences for their work. Matthew Reisz reports

These works all form part of the New Hall Art Collection, one of the most significant assemblages of women's art in Europe. It is housed in what is now Murray Edwards College, one of the University of Cambridge's three remaining women-only colleges.

Canberra coffers hit by response to new 'demand-driven' enrolment policy. Susan Woodward reports

The US is losing its cutting edge in innovation, an economic survey of the country has claimed.

Number of private courses eligible for public loans is increasing, BIS data show. John Morgan reports