Politics

THE analysis of core metrics suggests small campus universities and post-92s could outperform Russell Group institutions

Martin McQuillan and Shahidha Bari consider the Brexit debate and the higher education sector’s role in it

But universities are not entirely blameless for leave supporters' distrust - academics' liberal and left-wing tendencies verge on conformity, says David Matthews

It is ‘crystal clear’ that UK higher education is stronger thanks to European Union membership, says a letter signed by 103 university leaders on eve of referendum

Would EU students be re-categorised as overseas students if the UK leaves the EU? Elizabeth Jones takes a look

Baroness Blackstone argues that admitting applicants of mixed ability would be a ‘worthy goal’

Inside Higher Ed's Maxine Joselow looks at the very different public reactions to the presidential hopefuls from their former universities

Australian v-cs attack Go8 over its criticisms of demand-driven system

Prominent intellectual argues against new government proposal, saying many ‘imported experts’ have ‘no adequate understanding of Indonesia’

Study suggests mass higher education increases the dominance of the middle class over opportunities

A High Court action will determine whether former students on a much-criticised hypnosis degree course receive compensation

THE survey finds 40 per cent of respondents say they are more likely to depart UK if Leave wins

THE survey respondents tend to view EU free movement as good for individuals, universities and society

The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media

LSE professor Alan Sked says the party ‘converted’ Tories to Euroscepticism but ‘turned nasty’

Instead, researchers should aim for methodological ‘soundness’ rather than ‘flashy claims of superiority’

CentreForum rebadged as Education Policy Institute, angering Higher Education Policy Institute

But MillionPlus claims government risks ‘dodgy narrative’ on alternative providers

Birmingham City conference on ‘terrorism and cultural freedom’ explored everything from Macbeth to Islamic State video games

Committee of MPs comes to no firm conclusion on whether common framework for research and commercialisation is good for the UK

Blog: Universities would be stronger outside the EU, argues Angus Dalgleish

Rebuffing claims that opening up sector will endanger its reputation, minister says ‘we have heard these concerns before’

Public debate in the UK over whether to remain in the EU has been criticised for casting little light. Here, seven academics probe the arguments

The Office for Students will kill off institutional autonomy, says Geoffrey Alderman, and the sector has only itself to blame

The National Student Survey, one of the pillars of the TEF, is more likely to measure enjoyment than learning, says Wolfgang Stroebe

Beijing said to be making ‘concerted campaign’ to extend soft power, neutralise opposition to South China Sea territorial claims

Students viewed by government as welcome immigrants, but questions over capacity and provincial policies remain

Krzysztof Rybiński on changing Narxoz University’s culture and the lure of ‘the best meat in the world’

First Regius posts for Wales and Northern Ireland in expansion marking Queen's 90th birthday

Home Affairs Select Committee reports on fallout from ETS language test fraud claims

Sense about Science study highlights examples of political convenience governing publication dates

While the UK is a net contributor to the European Union overall, it does get back more research money than it puts in, figures suggest

The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media

Allowing challenger providers to spend a mere three years on probation risks harming the reputation of UK higher education, warns Bill Rammell

Jean Monnet chairs say they encourage full debate on the union, although one has written that when the EU is criticised, ‘our instinct is to defend it’

James Andrew Smith looks at the likely administrative costs of the teaching excellence framework in the light of the costs of the REF

The UK’s leading role in shaping the future of science would be lost if voters choose to leave research ‘superpower’, pro-Remain voices warn

Institution-level statistics will be ‘too generic’, THE/HEA webchat hears

Allegations of ‘inappropriate influence’ emerge on survey that will be key TEF metric

Canadian academic argues people should get access to free higher education in return for their contribution to society

The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media

David Matthews considers a flurry of ‘threats’ to the conveyor belt of arrivals and what Western campuses can do to shockproof their systems

Nick Hillman offers academics advice on managing expectations and ensuring that their research has a big impact

After failing to be shortlisted for several jobs, a black British lecturer decided to apply to universities using a ‘whitened name’

Justification for the teaching excellence framework in the 2016 HE White Paper is flawed, says Dorothy Bishop

Data show deep dependence on EU funds by some institutions and subjects

Ministers press ahead with plans to assess institutions despite warnings from research they commissioned

Governments overall are spending more of GDP on tertiary education but less on research

Institutions face losing up to a quarter of their total funding council grant as cuts from Welsh government bite

Feminist historian Catherine Hall will not accept her share of a lucrative award, calling her move an ‘independent political choice’

A Times Higher Education survey on voting intentions for the historic poll is seeking the views of all UK higher education staff eligible to take part

Experts mull over Jo Johnson’s aim to open sector to foreign companies and universities

Researchers have much to contribute to the study of law, education, engineering and healthcare, suggests new collection

It is time to challenge the government’s proposals and ensure quality education for all, says John Holmwood

Poll finds widespread support for UK's membership of EU, but also confusion about when the poll is, and how to register for it

Regulator will promote market, distribute grants, award university status and have power to enter premises with warrant

Glyn Davis was ‘reluctant supporter’ of full fee deregulation, dropped ahead of July election, and now backs plan for ‘flagship’ courses

Alarm over Trump, coupled with excitement over Sanders, prompts students to try to boost turnout. Jon Marcus reports

Fred Inglis on the fate of the academy in an era of calm-voiced propaganda and disgusting new shapes of intellectual life

Tim Blackman’s vision of higher education for the 21st century is one in which students of varying abilities learn successfully together