By Holly Else. But university governing body says it recognises ‘distress’ caused to Nobel laureate and his UCL scientist wife by his dismissal. More...
New metrics could measure ‘research endeavour’
By Holly Else. Hefce head of research policy suggests the way research is conducted should be measured too. More...
St George’s, University of London names new principal
By Jack Grove. Consultant gynaecologist and Imperial College London professor Jenny Higham takes over at South London institution. More...
REF results lead Wolverhampton to plan for job cuts
By John Morgan. University and College Union says proposals could mean a third of Wolverhampton's research professors lose their jobs. More...
Government to ‘open higher education market’ to new providers
By John Morgan. Changes to degree-awarding powers that will step up competition for universities heralded in Productivity Plan. More...
Javid wants overseas students to leave UK after graduation
By John Morgan. Business secretary answers ‘no’ when asked if non-EU students should be allowed to stay on for work post-graduation. More...
MPs confirmed for BIS and science committees
By John Morgan. Members include experienced higher education campaigner Paul Blomfield and medical doctor Tania Mathias. More...
Budget 2015: fees can rise for universities with ‘high-quality teaching’
By John Morgan. Chancellor George Osborne also announces scrapping of student maintenance grants and plans to make graduates pay more for loans through repayment threshold freeze. More...
University of Warwick commits to fossil fuel divestment
By Chris Havergal. Campaigners say suitable fossil-free investment funds should be available within a year. More...
Growth in applications to UK universities slows
By Chris Havergal. The most selective institutions fare best as student number controls lifted. More...