CBI calls for UK universities’ EU research links to be protected
Carolyn Fairbairn’s UUK speech will also criticise Labour’s plans to abolish tuition fees in England
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Tossing and turning: what keeps university staff awake?
Academics and professional staff reveal the things that prey on their minds at 2am
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Huddersfield wins Global Teaching Excellence Award
Inaugural HEA?award is latest accolade for Yorkshire institution
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Manchester’s Bernstein: universities key to ‘world’s most successful cities’
Driving force in ‘edgy, self-confident’ city’s regeneration rallies sector support for Northern Powerhouse
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Ignore the cacophony, but speak up
The attacks may be ill-informed, but universities must keep demonstrating the value that they provide for students, graduates and society, says Anton Muscatelli
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Universities vital to ending shameful neglect of Britain’s regions
UK needs an antidote to London dominance and toxic deindustrialisation, says John Morgan
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Snobbery against regional accents is hurting university teaching
Quiet acceptance of accent discrimination damages efforts to make classrooms more inclusive, says Katerina Loukopoulou
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The UKRI monopoly risks stifling innovation
Ministers are foolish to abandon the conclusions of the 1971 review that has informed UK research policy for 45 years, say Donald Braben and John Dainton?
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Sensational news stories ‘damaging’ nutritional research
Discipline at ‘critical point’ in UK as universities struggle to replace retiring staff, says report led by Newcastle vice-chancellor
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Social science is rising to the challenges of the impact agenda
Social scientists are innovating to ensure their research is relevant, but more must be done, says Rick Delbridge
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Are graduates good value for money?
With degrees now necessary for entry into more jobs than ever before, John Morgan considers the economic arguments for expanding higher education
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Brexit ‘threatens London’s lead as global HE destination’
Analysis of university-city performance shows UK’s capital has a lot to lose if EU exit is botched
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World University Rankings 2018: their dreams are not impossible
Position in the overall rankings does not capture some of the ways in which many institutions in developing countries shine. Ellie Bothwell reports
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Russell Group chair hits back at ‘noise’ of university attacks
Glasgow vice-chancellor Sir Anton Muscatelli defends ‘cost-efficient’ sector driving UK growth
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Does liberal arts education have an image problem?
Liberal arts colleges are often perceived as being elite and irrelevant. But the best among them excel in areas such as engagement and focus on critical thinking. Ellie Bothwell explores whether...