Shift in priorities over 20 years in England closes long-term gap in government funding. More...
Have university leaders changed after the vice-chancellor pay scandal?
After a troubled year for universities, the next generation of leaders is emerging. They’re tech savvy, low ego and skilled in soft power. More...
No grade inflation in Cambridge Pre-U
As creators of Cambridge Pre-U, we would like to address a couple of points made in Bernie Evans’ letter (University grade inflation under the spotlight, 28 October). A high proportion of A-A* equivalent grades at Cambridge Pre-U is not indicative of grade inflation. Cambridge Pre-U is a relatively small qualification in the UK and is not taken by a typical cohort. More...
A bankrupt university was inevitable once market forces took hold
Demand is down, supply is up – something had to give and now universities are on the brink. It’s all so avoidable. More...
National Union of Students faces bankruptcy over £3m deficit
Organisation may need to mortgage its headquarters and cut staff to remain solvent. More...
Row over Muslim scholar's invitation to preach at Anglican service
Blog claims sermon by imam at Oxford church contrary to ‘sacred act of divine worship’ in keeping with C of E rites. More...
We risk losing slices of our past if we don’t root out racism in our universities
History is in crisis when black students refuse to study it and staff suffer abuse. More...
What will help you get into Harvard? Super-rich parents with a chequebook and pen
The university’s policy on affirmative action is on trial – but it is the evidence of links between offers of acceptance and donations that is most damning. More...
Michael Young and the perils of meritocracy
Readers respond to Kwame Anthony Appiah’s long read on the author of The Rise of the Meritocracy, published 60 years ago. More...
UK universities face grade inflation crackdown
Ministers move to address concerns over growing number of first-class degrees. More...