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UK now ranked fifth on HE participation, says OECD
By . The UK is ranked fifth among the world’s most developed nations for the number of young people with higher education, after rapid progress since 2000. More...
Warnings issued over EU research budget changes
By . The performance of the whole European research system could be harmed if changes to EU budgets go ahead, it has been warned. More...
Carter review says universities 'key' to teacher training
By . Despite facing mounting difficulties in recent years, which have seen massive reductions to universities’ teacher training places as government policy moved towards a school-led system, the Carter review of initial teacher training suggests higher education institutions are an integral part of the landscape. More...
Gender gaps among students revealed by Ucas
By . Nearly 58,000 more women entered university this academic year than men, according to new figures that suggest the academic achievement gap between the sexes is growing. More...
Many universities ‘failing to address public health needs of world’s poor’
By . First global health research ranking suggests only five UK institutions make major investment. More...