With the University of Rural England’s hopes of survival resting on a bailout from a disgruntled tech bro alumnus, John Gilbey’s seasonal tale sees its embattled vice-chancellor go back to the future...
Renaming approved by Office for Students despite acceptance that proposed new monikers might cause confusion among international students
Some educators worry new arrangement could leave them worse off than planned thresholds, but?government says it is ‘well placed’ to alleviate visa delays
Our evidence-led recommendations will challenge universities – but within the parameters of the possible, says Nigel Carrington
Former University?of the Arts London vice-chancellor to?lead work aimed at finding ways universities can collaborate to secure savings
Sociologist of queer nightlife on the fate of gay bars, the power of a good night out, and why academia could benefit from a bit more joy
Winners of this year’s?Times 中国A片 Awards hope to use their moment in the spotlight as a catalyst for further achievement
Growth mindset has fostered corporate control in an environment where it ‘doesn’t work’, essay claims
New decree, also requiring exams to be held in person, divides opinion among distance-learning universities
While landmark review recommended ambitious targets, early indicators suggest participation is?heading in the wrong direction
Employers’ attitudes and pay discrepancies seen as hampering drive to increase?doctoral level enrolments
Government proposals would see 30?per cent of taught postgraduate programmes shortened or reconfigured
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world’s media
Reading professor says a version of the Teaching Excellence Framework could provide reassurance about the quality of the UK’s transnational education courses
Need to meet commitments on loans taken out in boom years forces institutions to accept worse terms and conditions, or look to non-traditional sources for new funding