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Lord Browne of Madingley's argument that greater competition between universities and more information for students will drive up quality has been described as "nonsense, dishonest and dangerous".

Graduate unemployment is at its highest level in 17 years, according to figures released today.

Sir Alan Langlands calls for future rethink on 'untested' funding plans. Rebecca Attwood writes

The imposition of a minimum entry standard for university would put the government in control of what is traditionally a key area of academic judgement and allow it to restrict student places, vice-chancellors warned this week.

What is “normal” for humans? Why do a cat’s eyes appear to glow in the dark?

Education researchers are getting the low-down from academic diaries. Rebecca Attwood writes

Scientists must be liberated from the idea that they are “just cogs in an economic machine”, the Conservative Party conference has heard.

Efforts to inform student 'customers' reliant on reputation, not quality. Rebecca Attwood reports

Botswana’s expulsion of academic flouted African Charter, says ruling. Rebecca Attwood reports

Offa chief suggests cash should go to outreach in schools instead, writes Rebecca Attwood