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A majority of the public say the government should not reduce overseas student numbers, polling suggests.

Open access project has reached far afield since its launch last year

Two leading theologians have criticised the closure of several postgraduate theology and ministry programmes at King’s

A record number of mature students have been accepted into higher education so far this year, new figures show.

Plymouth University’s chair of governors, William Taylor, is to “stand aside” pending the outcome of an investigation into sexual harassment claims

The Liberal Democrats will offer manifesto pledges to ring-fence the science budget and provide “further support” for Catapult centres.

Institution looks for new business model to pay for halls of residence

Lecturers make up the largest group of staff employed at English universities, according to data compiled by the Higher Education Funding Council for England. More than 94,000 people were employed in the role in 2012-13

Elite scholars are visiting the universities of Stanford and Berkeley in a mission to boost the country’s standing in a European innovation index

Postgraduate research students who teach call for an end to their ‘appalling treatment’ by the university

Silence greeted requests for references or PhD guidance from professor

1,700 students apply for 350 places on biggest programme ever run in the UK

The financial woes of its early years forgotten, LIPA’s head explains how the oversubscribed creative hub is extending its reach

Analysis suggests that male physicists and mathematicians author nearly 50 per cent more papers than female colleagues

Private provider passes QAA’s new review, making domestic intake eligible for public funding

Lecturer finds a way to make the ‘social loafers’ in class pull their weight in group assignments

Fears of overcrowded courses and falling standards as university admissions set to exceed 500,000 for first time

But Hefce sounds alarm over the slump in foreign language students

Experts question ‘draconian’ social media policies after university rebukes academic questioning Theresa May’s policies

Sociologist’s and media scholar’s work on TV interview series furnished raw material for a study of the limelight and those in it

Union claims it has evidence of forced labour and exploitation at the Education City complex in Doha

Monetising career development courses could be the next step for the university, says Stanford professor

£140,000 2014 programme scrapped because of ‘significant budget cuts’

The latest higher education appointments

Tribunal rules Manchester wrongly sacked high-profile psychologist Geoff Beattie

The Plymouth University chair of governors who “placed on leave” its vice-chancellor will be investigated over claims he sexually harassed female staff

Swansea University has defended a new BP-funded research institute that anti-fracking protesters claim will hasten dangerous climate change

Plymouth University’s chair of governors has been accused of “poor governance” and risking “serious reputational damage” to the institution

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Fears about how much research funding is being wasted on fraudulent projects may be overstated.

Scientists have warned that evidence-based policy making in Europe is at risk from changes to a data protection regulation being considered by the European Union.

Cost of living in student accommodation in capital revealed

University clearing is marginally less busy than last year thanks to record numbers of confirmed acceptances, initial reports suggest.

The open access journal eLife has launched a new type of article that will allow authors to report significant additions to their original research.

Asian universities are catching up with the West on research strength, but only slowly, according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2014

The number of students starting university or college is likely to top 500,000 for the first time.

Glyndwr University offers £200 to entice new students with US-style marketing technique

‘Breakdown in personal relationship’ of senior figures must also be addressed

Future of Gennadij Raivich, a neuroscientist with a sideline as a private sperm donor, uncertain after conviction for sexual assault

Sector leaders alarmed at ‘inappropriate’ naming of university while 51�Թ� Office visa audit was ongoing

Surge in interest in STEM subjects prompts reopening of course from 2015

University chiefs forecast a lower level of activity despite 30,000 extra student places

From female students in Lebanon to women in prison, the institution is reaching new audiences through its outreach activities

The chief of the Regional Universities Network on the impact of the Coalition’s planned reforms

Indian private university searches for site as it signals an interest in partnerships with UK institutions

Academic criticises ‘inadequate nature’ of free public open access service

Head of Swansea University School of Management also complains about external examiner’s behaviour

Conference hears from academics about the benefits of building Wikipedia into higher education teaching and learning

Graduates in non-graduate occupations - ‘gringos’ - are not hunting for roles that use their higher education skills, say academics

Minister in dual role has a more extensive list of responsibilities than predecessor David Willetts

Could organising universities in a different way ease institutions’ financial woes and bring about greater democracy?

The latest higher education appointments

Medium-sized research-intensives come out on top in this year’s NSS