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The right state formula is needed to tackle the wasteful mismatch between so many trained scientists and so few jobs

David Willetts is getting flak for voicing controversial policy ideas. But universities could suffer too if debate is stifled

But the pursuit of money can be a zero-sum game, and one nation's loss may be another's gain - as the UK could learn to its cost

A generation of v-cs swayed by the rhythms of meritocracy are finding fresh reserves of restraint on pay, regardless of background

Universities are global brands built on reputation. As the LSE shows, a good name built over years can be blackened in days

The US has some outstanding universities, but there is a dark side to its achievements, which the UK would do well to avoid

The process of applying for a university place is long past its use-by date. It's time for post-qualifications applications

The kettling tactic meant to keep a lid on student protest may have done the opposite. Is academic anger next to reach a boil?

Liberal arts study, with its long view of how humanity has met its trials, is touted as ideal for the 21st century - but it's a hard sell

UUK's readiness to toe the government line ignores the troubling questions at the heart of the coalition's proposals

Global mobility in the academy's top ranks has been limited, but fresh perspectives could be vital in a shifting landscape