By . The head of Ucas has urged universities to “move quickly” and make clear how they intend to ensure fair admissions in the light of A-level reforms. More...
17 janvier 2015
Universities asked to provide clarity during A-level upheaval
Jobs for graduates predicted to hit record high
By . Graduate recruitment is set to reach its highest level in more than a decade, according to new research. A study by High Fliers Research predicts that employers will create 8.1 per cent more entry-level vacancies in 2015, building on an increase of 7.9 per cent in 2014. More...
Employers ‘should participate more' in HE provision
By . Employers should have more of a say in the design and delivery of the curriculum at universities in order to produce “work-ready” graduates. More...
Greg Clark criticises ‘dumbing down’ comments on diversity
By . Science and universities minister says more must be done on issue. The suggestion that promoting more women and ethnic minorities to senior university positions amounts to “dumbing down” is ludicrous, universities and science minister Greg Clark has said. More...
Nature publisher to merge with Springer
By . The publisher of Nature is to merge with the world’s second largest science publisher, Springer. The merger of Macmillan Science and Education and Springer was announced on 15 January. More...
British Library unveils eight-year plan
By . The British Library has announced an ambitious “vision for its future development” over the next eight years. Living Knowledge: The British Library 2015-2023, due to be launched by chief executive Roly Keating this evening with a call for renewed and sustained investment in the UK’s knowledge infrastructure, describes the challenging context. More...
Comparing degree standards: assumptions to be ‘re-tested’
By . Three of the UK’s funding bodies want to “re-test assumptions” about the importance of comparability of standards across the sector’s institutions. More...
Universities ‘should be excluded’ from counter-terror powers, say MPs
By . Government plans to tackle “extremism” will have a “seriously inhibiting effect on bona fide academic debate in universities”, MPs and peers warn. More...
Universities give out more firsts and 2:1s
By . The number of students awarded a first-class degree soared by 14 per cent last year. More...
Part-time student numbers continue to dive
By . Part-time student numbers have continued a dramatic decline after falling by 8 per cent last year, new figures show. More...
