By John Morgan. Jo Johnson, the universities and science minister, has declined to rule out a rise in tuition fees or changes to student loan repayment terms. More...
TEF will tackle grade inflation, says Johnson
By John Morgan. Universities minister raises concerns about increasing number of students receiving top grades. More...
Quality assurance burden £1 billion, says study
By Jack Grove. Cost rises to £1.1 billion with FE and alternative providers added. More...
Quality assurance to face overhaul
By Jack Grove. New system to ‘put student needs at the centre’. More...
Baroness Amos to lead Soas
By Jack Grove. The former Cabinet minister and diplomat will be the first black woman to lead a UK university.
A senior United Nations official and former Cabinet minister is to take charge at Soas, University of London. More...
Jo Johnson unveils teaching REF plans
By John Morgan. But minister appears to drop reference to teaching excellence framework carrying 'financial' incentives. More...
Les Ebdon: Offa reappointment 'a clear vote of confidence'
By Chris Havergal. Former University of Bedfordshire vice-chancellor to continue in widening participation post. More...
Tougher visa rules blamed for pathway provider recruitment slump
By Chris Havergal. Navitas says enrolment down by 13 per cent in second semester. More...
Teach all computing students about cybersecurity, universities told
By Chris Havergal. Teaching criteria updated in response to government and industry demands. More...
Students 'sell body and gamble to make ends meet'
By Chris Havergal. Maintenance loan leaves average student £265 out of pocket each month, survey suggests. More...