By Chris Havergal. New research initiative is thought to be the first of its kind in the UK, if not the world. More...
Outreach: prove you are not wasting money, universities told
By Chris Havergal. Sutton Trust urges higher education institutions to devote 10 per cent of outreach budgets to evaluating effectiveness. More...
Group of Eight: raising Australia’s fee caps ‘still on agenda’ for new PM’s government
By John Morgan. Chief executive of research-intensive group says there could be ‘phased-in approach’ to deregulation after political battles. More...
Big boys do cry
By Matthew Reisz. Durham scholar is using episodes of public tears to illuminate the history and contemporary culture of Mexico. More...
No time for lunch again? You’re the typical modern academic
By Chris Havergal. Analysis of scholars’ diaries suggests that having lunch at your desk – or having nothing at all – plays an important role in forming professional identity. More...
Most popular destinations for international students
By Victoria Halman. The UK is the second most popular destination for internationally mobile students, and its share has been on the rise. More...
Elite universities lower entry standards to expand, report reveals
By Chris Havergal. Ucas end of cycle analysis finds proportion of students entering highly selective universities with top grades is falling. More...
Oxford college agrees to remove Cecil Rhodes plaque
By David Matthews. Under pressure from anti-racism campaigners, Oriel College at the University of Oxford has agreed to remove from one of its buildings a plaque commemorating the imperialist Cecil Rhodes. More...
Postgrad loans of £9k recommended by Scottish government review
By Chris Havergal. Debt could be repaid if students stay in Scotland to work after course finishes. More...
Alan Milburn commission: look again at post-exam applications
By Chris Havergal. Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission says targets set to be missed on access so more action needed. More...