While some see higher compliance thresholds as way to identify rogue operators, the threat of losing licences could push universities to withdraw from certain regions entirely
Current widening participation approach not working, say academics, as rural villages and coastal towns revealed as areas with lowest levels of progression to universities
Canadian prime minister creates two new ministries focused on industry and innovation, but critics fear stripping science from job titles signals wrong approach
Job cuts target drops from initial 400 after university accepts proposals put forward by staff which will see schools ‘teaching higher numbers of students’
Universities set to lose millions in income if government goes ahead with plan to take a cut of overseas earnings, and are unlikely to see much benefit from levy spending, critics say
Science department will publish specific objectives with ‘corresponding key performance indicators’ for the ?9.6 billion research funder this summer, reveals NAO report