By John Morgan. US-owned institution becomes Arden University. More...
Top 30 African universities: Times Higher Education reveals snapshot university ranking
By Ellie Bothwell. Institutions from 10 countries feature in a top 30 that previews what a new ranking, being discussed at the Africa Universities Summit, might look like. More...
US recessions harm take-up of liberal arts degrees
By Ellie Bothwell. Study finds that students choose to major in subjects that are ‘more challenging’ in bad economic times. More...
IIE launches initiative to increase collaboration between US and Iran
By Ellie Bothwell. Institute of International Education says there is an increased enthusiasm for academic cooperation between the two countries. More...
Greek university may soon enrol Syrian refugees
By Jack Grove. The University of the Aegean is seeking permission to admit refugees arriving in their thousands on the shores of Greek islands. More...
Andy Burnham pledges to replace tuition fees with graduate tax
By Jack Grove. Labour leadership hopeful would also extend student finance to apprentices. More...
Refugees gain considerable support from German universities, study suggests
By Jack Grove. More than 60 universities in Germany provide help for the country’s growing number of refugees, study says. More...
Scottish Highers results: more students secure university places
By Chris Havergal. Three per cent increase in enrolment driven by older age groups as exam results released. More...
Africa university ranking 'could drive sector's development'
By Chris Havergal. Conference hears that bespoke THE measures could help to incentivise improvement and attract public funding. More...
Graduates who went to private school 'get bigger pay rises'
By Chris Havergal. Study finds that pay gap between graduates from independent and state schools grows by 11 percentage points in the first three years of employment. More...