Politics

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

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.

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

Survey reveals that staff are divided by discipline over independence

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.

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

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

Plans to slash maintenance payments to European Union students have been unveiled by universities minister Greg Clark

Labour would make new “earn while you learn” degrees delivered by “Technical University” partnerships the priority in higher education expansion

New research has demonstrated the monopoly of a small social elite over public leadership positions in Britain

Former deputy prime minister Michael Heseltine has criticised the inclusion of foreign students in government plans to cut net immigration to the UK

A majority of the public say the government should not reduce overseas student numbers, polling suggests.

The Liberal Democrats will offer manifesto pledges to ring-fence the science budget and provide “further support” for Catapult centres.

Minister in dual role has a more extensive list of responsibilities than predecessor David Willetts

The medical journal The Lancet has defended its decision to publish an open letter condemning Israel’s military action in Gaza

MPs warn it is “highly doubtful” the Scottish government’s position on tuition fees would be legally sustainable if the country became independent

Times Higher Education has launched a survey to see whether Scottish university staff believe leaving the UK would be good for their institutions

The opposition must give universities guarantees about funding if it wants to gain support, argues Bill Rammell

Why is the University of London closing a place to build work skills?, asks Kevin Fong

Elisabeth Kendall’s work on jihadist poetry led to tribespeople seeking her expertise

Expert warns that new threshold could mean ‘sudden death’ threat for smaller universities

University leaders voice concerns about impact of party’s mooted plan to lower fees to £6,000

Universities and colleges told proportion of visa refusals allowed will halve

Former minister says he looked at idea while in government

Concerns over what new role of life sciences minister could mean for policy

Allegations have further shaken public trust in the country’s governing class

BIS budget may have to bear extra burden, some worry

Architect of Australia’s HECS says change will leave universities free to raise charges far above the cost of teaching students

College Measures, a site comparing US graduate salaries by subject and institution, is not welcomed by all college presidents

Willetts’ prediction that market forces would keep fees down have been proved false

Greg Clark’s portfolio will benefit institutions by recognising the vital role they play in local communities, Lord Heseltine argues

A flat-cash settlement for research in the next spending review could cause a “slowly gathering storm” to hit the sector, a group of peers has heard.

BIS committee also criticises plans to sell loan book

Vince Cable has reportedly announced plans to scrap a planned sale of student loans, raising questions over the uncapping of student numbers

Two influential bodies call for free tuition as Tennessee unveils lottery-funded college study

Former universities and science minister reflects on his decisions and the challenges for his successor

Greg Clark will split the position with his current role in charge of cities and growth

Universities have proposed wide-ranging changes to modern languages A levels as “serious deficiencies” mean they are seen as “dull and uninspiring”.

Greg Clark has been unveiled as the new minister for universities and science

Departure announced as Prime Minister carries out cabinet reshuffle

Minister keen to reform archaic system, including consolidation of institutions, end to two-track admissions

Their democratic structures undermined and autonomy rescinded, the bodies face a quiet, deadly crisis, says Michael Chessum

But Vince Cable did not accept Christian Brodie’s resignation

The Labour Party will introduce new “technical degrees” if it is elected at next May’s general election.

Survey of university chiefs reveals smouldering anger and ‘black swan’ event predictions

Warwick sociologist urges scholars to let go of their ‘sense of injury’ if they want to resist marketisation

A Labour government should set a science and research budget for the entire Parliament, and give universities a bigger role in driving local growth.

Eight out of 10 prospective Tory MPs think the government should not target international students in the drive to reduce net migration.

Richard Lloyd to call for universities to be judged on graduate employment

Lebanon is failing to enable displaced scholars and students to continue their work and education, says report

University Alliance says repayment period of 15 years under HELP UK system could plug black hole in funding system

Fears of further reputational damage after licence suspensions

Labour will use a long-term plan for research funding to help create high-wage jobs, ending “uncertainty” in science policy created by the coalition.

The value of outstanding student loans owed by graduates will rise to £330 billion in the 2040s

An adviser to David Cameron has urged the government to rank universities’ courses based on their employment rates and graduate earnings.

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