Bath v-c urged to quit over critical Hefce report University and College Union branch calls for a ‘fresh start’ after watchdog body highlights ‘poor governance’ and lack of transparency over senior pay By Jack Grove 20 November
What is the title of your dissertation? Make sure it’s not too good It may be the only bit of your thesis that most people will read, but do not waste your best title on your PhD, says Zachary Foster By Zachary Foster 20 November
Extra ?2.3 billion promised for UK R&D ahead of Budget Announcement follows concerns raised that Britain’s economy will not grow as quickly as previously expected By Rachael Pells 20 November
Bath v-c Glynis Breakwell gets further pay rise to ?468k Andrew Adonis says latest salary increase for institution's leader is ‘shameless and outrageous’ By Ellie Bothwell 20 November
Southampton recruits chauffeur while academic jobs under threat UCU says move will 'raise further questions about the priorities of senior managers' By Rachael Pells 20 November
UK undergraduates ‘studying less and working more’ Amount of time spent learning in and out of class declines, HEA survey says By Chris Havergal 20 November
Working towards a cooperative university for the UK Rising tuition fees and the marketisation of higher education mean the time is right to explore a new model, says Joss Winn By Joss Winn 18 November
Matchmaking tool Konfer seeks to boost university-industry links As research funding becomes increasingly linked with impact assessment, academics will need help seeking out business partners, sector leaders say By Rachael Pells 18 November
Strike looms as universities seek end to USS defined benefit deal University and College Union will ballot members on a national walkout over plans to move staff to defined contribution pension scheme By Jack Grove 17 November
EUA calls for clarity on impact in successor to H2020 Fund research grants not loans, Europe’s universities tell Brussels By Holly Else 17 November
Cutting student loan interest would ‘benefit high-earning most’ IFS analysis says bringing back maintenance grants would also lead to little or no change for lowest-earning graduates across their lifetime By Ellie Bothwell 17 November
The role of education in the future of the European Union Jean-Claude Juncker and Tibor Navracsics on how the EU hopes to make it easier for educators to work across Europe By Jean-Claude Juncker 17 November