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Reasons for a spate of exits include more pressure and pension limits

College Measures, a site comparing US graduate salaries by subject and institution, is not welcomed by all college presidents

A flat-cash settlement for research in the next spending review could cause a “slowly gathering storm” to hit the sector, a group of peers has heard.

Discrepancy exists even allowing for academic record or social background

Lancaster has been voted by students as having the best university halls of residence in the country

BIS committee also criticises plans to sell loan book

UK employers are reporting an increase in the number of graduate vacancies this year

By Jake New, for

Vince Cable has reportedly announced plans to scrap a planned sale of student loans, raising questions over the uncapping of student numbers

Young people visiting London for an international science forum have aired concerns about the cost of a university education in the UK

New guidance for universities and student societies stating gender segregation is “unlawful” contradicts advice provided by Universities UK.

The new American president of Imperial College London has chosen to disclose her £421,000 pay package before she even starts in the job.

More than 40 academics have been newly elected as fellows of the British Academy

Analysis by Times Higher Education reveals the institutions that produce the most successful women on the planet

Former International Aids Society president Joep Lange among those killed

Credit agency report came before recent plans to reduce head count

An academic staging an immersive production of Moby-Dick discusses research and art

Overseas students due to start courses in August told not to travel to the UK in the wake of the visa fraud inquiry

Former universities and science minister reflects on his decisions and the challenges for his successor

The latest higher education appointments

Greg Clark will split the position with his current role in charge of cities and growth

Academics working in medicine, veterinary medicine and dentistry are more likely to enjoy working with their colleagues than those working in the arts and humanities

Researcher at University of Montreal laments the difficulty of recruiting male scientists to her all-female unit

Academic claims that pay would be deducted even if students quit Liverpool-Laureate course because of bereavement

Les Ebdon claims fee level has not put off poor students as spending to attract them climbs and admissions rise

Highly cited researchers’ other roles help to elevate Saudi university

Two influential bodies call for free tuition as Tennessee unveils lottery-funded college study

John Green is the man behind a researcher-led effort to cook up sound institutional comparisons

A shift in method of delivery rescued an interpretation programme for Dadaab camp inhabitants from closure

String of poor decisions preceded suspension of highly trusted status

Disquiet over plan to appoint new professor in digital humanities

Web Science Institute aims to produce multidisciplinary research and graduates ready to play key roles in the digital economy

South Korean students’ unions have been wholly ineffective in curbing tuition fee rises, paper finds

Universities have proposed wide-ranging changes to modern languages A levels as “serious deficiencies” mean they are seen as “dull and uninspiring”.

The vice-chancellor of the University of Southampton is to retire

Greg Clark has been unveiled as the new minister for universities and science

Departure announced as Prime Minister carries out cabinet reshuffle

By Scott Jaschik, for

Universities have a crucial role to play in “a national recovery programme” to improve the level of Britain’s linguistic skills.

London universities have launched a fresh attempt to woo Indian students in the face of a huge drop in the number coming to study in the UK.

Move follows critical report and ‘discussion’ with minister

Martin Bean is to stand down as vice-chancellor of The Open University at the end of the year.

Princess Anne’s visit to King’s College London has been postponed after a staff walk-out in protest at proposed job cuts.

University applications have risen by 4 per cent, according to the admissions body Ucas.

Survey of institutions by senate subcommittee shows many are failing to meet legal obligations

Poor-quality courses on platforms such as Coursera, edX and Udacity could cause reputational damage to universities, says Oxford expert

A merger could enable the US school to use Ashridge’s degree-awarding powers

Dean Nigel Piercy is accused of ‘undermining’ academics’ confidence with his outspoken view

150 years of the satirical magazine is now available to researchers

Yorkshire powerhouse puts accent on interdisciplinarity, research themes and life lessons for undergraduates

Minister keen to reform archaic system, including consolidation of institutions, end to two-track admissions

Academic weekender in Brighton explores youth subcultures and theory

The latest higher education appointments