By . The Research Excellence Framework needs to change so universities all get credit – and funding – where credit is due. More...
Top 200 universities in the world - the table
Top 200 universities in the world: the compiler's view
By Ben Sowter. The compiler of the QS world university rankings explains what’s been done differently for the 2015 table. More...
British universities slip down in global rankings
By Sally Weale. Change in methodology used to rate institutions means only Cambridge University makes it into top five. More...
The budget-cutters are coming - and research has no place to hide
By . Ringfencing has protected research and science from waves of cuts, but the current spending review looks set to change all that. More...
University: Didn't make the grade? Try again
By James Connington. There are still plenty of routes into university and beyond, even if exam results let you down, says James Connington. More...
'Universities must not shy away from difficult subjects'
By Sally Hunt.The Government’s anti-extremism plans risk curtailing academic freedom, when universities should be centres for debate, argues Sally Hunt. More...
SNP 'power grab' risking £900 million of university cash
By Javier Espinoza. Scotland's universities say they have legal advice warning legislation giving ministers unprecedented control over their governance could have a severe impact on their finances. More...
Anthony Seldon: Students seen as a 'necessary nuisance' by top universities
By Javier Espinoza. The new vice-chancellor has argued that elite universities are dismissing students as 'necessary nuisances' in their bid to secure research funding. More...
Top 100 world universities 2015/16 – QS rankings
By Josie Gurney-Read. The QS annual world university rankings were published today, with MIT maintaining its position as the top-ranked university worldwide. More...