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Report into overpayments to university finds top officials were aware of problems but took no action. Rebecca Attwood reports
Former head of City named vice-chancellor. Rebecca Attwood reports
Survey finds those from poorer backgrounds are likely to have a poorer experience, writes Rebecca Attwood
Government may get fingers burnt over proposal, senior figures warn. Rebecca Attwood reports
The rector of Imperial College London has resigned amid speculation about a clash with his chair of governors - a factor in several similar departures in the sector this year.
£4.4m ESRC study of subjective wellbeing labelled 'disgraceful' and 'spooky'. Melanie Newman writes
The Bristol-based scientist revealed as the writer "Belle de Jour", who chronicled her life as a "high-class hooker", has dismissed claims that she became a prostitute to finance her doctorate.
Universities profit from philanthropists' faith in their ability to change lives. Hannah Fearn writes
A new book aims to engage with genuine, rather than far-fetched, advances. Matthew Reisz reports
Universities must hold nerve despite protests, says head of
Italy's more progressive academics are still smarting from the 2009 Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings. Despite some hair-splitting over the weighting of the criteria, few have pretended that the results were anything but...
Institutions marketed like a novelty band will not stand out, conference hears. John Morgan reports
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Plans have been unveiled for a "composite" honours and masters degree incorporating an apprenticeship as part of a new national skills strategy.
Academy autonomy being eroded by 'power creep', former QAA head warns. Rebecca Attwood reports
