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By Ellie Bothwell. Report from the Council of Graduate Schools contradicts 'common assumption' that international students choose US for doctoral degrees. More...

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By John Morgan. Meanwhile, education committee calls for 'further detail' from ministers on controversial governance measures. More...

By John Morgan. Concerns about course at for-profit GSM, one of country's biggest private colleges, found to be 'justified'. More...

By  David Matthews. Baron Stern of Brentford has previously raised concerns that the research excellence framework forces academics to focus too much on publishing articles. More...

By Chris Havergal. But asked how much they thought they should pay, responses averaged less than £4,000. More...

By David Matthews. President Tony Chan puts rise to world stage down to money, research-active staff and the lure of Hong Kong. More...