Dropout rate for young UK students rises again Hesa data show non-continuation rate for disadvantaged students is rising faster By Simon Baker 9 March
Report predicts significant growth in degree apprenticeships But UUK calls for universities to be given more support over working courses By John Morgan 9 March
Fast-track degrees &would create two-tier academy* Students and staff raise concerns about impact of more two-year degrees By Jack Grove 9 March
Will Europe scoff at England*s two-year degrees? Increasing the number of fast-track degrees may devalue the currency of UK undergraduate courses in Europe, warns Jack Grove By Jack Grove 9 March
The week in higher education 每 9 March 2017 The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the world*s media By THE reporters 9 March
McDonnell: scrapping fees &will become Labour policy* &It's a clear commitment and we want to deliver,* says shadow chancellor By John Morgan 9 March
Lords defeat government again on TEF and private providers Peers back further amendments to Higher Education and Research Bill By John Morgan 8 March
Heriot-Watt University blames Brexit for redundancies Fears that Scottish institution will be first of many institutions to make cuts By Matthew Reisz 8 March
International Women*s Day: embracing staff diversity Yusra Mouzughi believes that &international* women in universities should be celebrating their cultural differences By Yusra Mouzughi 8 March
International Women*s Day: universities must work together to tackle inequality Institutions with ideas for promoting gender equality should not keep them to themselves, says Kate Williams By Kate Williams 8 March
UK government to review BPP status after owner*s sale Institution*s university title and degree-awarding powers to be looked at By John Morgan 8 March
Career advice: how to be a female leader in higher education To mark International Women*s Day, academics and administrators reflect on leadership challenges By Jack Grove 8 March