Politics

Free speech campaigners argue that campuses should not be entirely safe

Acceptances nearly doubled for some universities, halved for others, since number controls eased in 2012

Civil society groups attack move as ‘gross violation’ of academic autonomy

HE staff in Sheffield are working on access targets and Green Paper consultation, John Morgan hears

Former Liberal Democrat deputy leader appointed on one-year maternity cover contract

Data sharing agreements also due to be signed with EU countries

Labour leader tells THE he has discussed funding model for abolishing fees with shadow chancellor

John Morgan examines current arrangements and suggested ratios at home and abroad

The forced departure from the UK of a US PhD graduate is a wake-up call to universities, which must respond, argues Martin McQuillan

We need more time to road-test the TEF, develop the right metrics and get everyone on board, argues Bill Rammell

High dropout rate among black students also targeted in new guidance to Offa

Former University of York chancellor says leading universities should lower entry requirements for students from poor backgrounds

Critics claim graduates treated unfairly in 'smoke and mirrors' RAB change

The idea that UK research and higher education could flourish post-Brexit is an illusion, argues Rolf Tarrach

Labour leader tells UCU event that 'extortionate and prohibitive' £9k fees damage economy and society

As EU referendum looms, institutions step up recruitment following scrapping of student number controls

The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the national press

China, fostering links with future leaders through its universities, is now playing the same game as Western nations, researcher says

Disadvantaged are under-represented in degree study because they are ‘simply not smart enough’, says researcher

The prime minister's suggestion that top universities are at fault for their low admission of BME students is not borne out by the evidence, says Athene Donald

White students are over-represented compared with young UK population, but there is huge variation for other groups

Inequality takes root long before students apply to higher education, says Oxford

We need a National Institute for Health and Care Excellence in higher education, argues Terry Young

Move criticised by Buckingham professor as ‘blatant prejudice against for-profit sector’

Oxford college says it has received an ‘overwhelming message’ in favour of keeping the statue standing

Analysis of first Ucas figures after scrapping of student number controls reveals the ups and downs in recruitment as government aims for ‘rapid market share shifts’

The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the national press

Institutions must resist the state’s ‘efficiency’ drive while relying less on its funding. Big business could help, argues Kevin Rafferty

Comments by universities minister could signal a split in opinion in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

Immigration policy puts at risk 'valuable resources', argues Fiona Whelan

Stephen Marston, now Gloucestershire v-c, criticises ‘narrow remit’ of proposed Office for Students

Former universities minister argues government is right to demand improvements in light of increased tuition income

Allegations of mistreatment by university raises questions of discrimination against 'untouchable' caste

Cambridge’s consultation response outlines opposition to ‘further marketisation’ via TEF and variable fees

International cooperation could be most successful in the postgraduate sector, says Arshin Adib-Moghaddam

Pakistan faces security dilemma aggravated by history, argues David L. Gosling, former principal of Edwardes College in Peshawar

UUK and GuildHE lead critical response to Green Paper fee plans, as Jo Johnson faces ‘high stakes’ in HE bill battle

The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the national press

Whether radicalisation or divestment is the issue, says Keith Burnett, talking without listening first doesn’t help to build a community

Critics fear proposals for high-level body could risk politicising scientific decisions.

PM claims numbers policy announced in 2013 relies on grants move announced in 2015

Higher education is at risk of losing its pivotal place in 'a properly functioning public sphere'

Sector questions feasibility of time frame for the teaching excellence framework 

John Morgan looks at how scrapping student grants sparked claims of a political fix

Gordon Brown’s former right-hand man talks to John Morgan about his return to Harvard, Labour’s higher education ‘failure’ and a political comeback

Does the UK’s Prevent strategy go too far in its demands on institutions? A group of experts share their perspectives

But higher education was mentioned only briefly in the US president’s speech, finds Ellie Bothwell

Former Lib Dem leader says maintenance grants were 'hidden reason' why disadvantaged students not put off by higher fees

Hefce not holding formal investigation following newspaper claims

Poll of undergraduates ranks ministers’ proposed TEF metric lowest among potential indicators

First analysis of its kind says modern institutions have suffered from creation of research consortia

The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the national press

Science suffered restrictions and reductions in funding under the previous government. Will the Trudeau administration put it back on track? Ellie Bothwell investigates

Former Labour shadow chancellor, now visiting professor at King’s Policy Institute, believes graduate tax would avoid dangers of fees market

Older white voters more hostile to state university funding if younger population is ethnically diverse, Californian study finds

How the government is proposing to use NSS data to assess teaching excellence is nonsense, says Dorothy Bishop

Records of former Buckingham vice-chancellor’s suggestion at 1985 seminar released by National Archives

The education system has replaced wonder with tick-box excellence, and mystery with an impact case study, says Paul Kleiman

Art can be used to showcase the skills and highlight the plight of the homeless living among us, says Brighton PhD student

Student leaders warn cuts to support funds will increase financial pressure on those at university