John Denham: use academics to guide higher-level skills policy
Former universities minister calls for creation of academic council to advise ministers on decision making
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HE Bill second reading: change is needed post-Brexit, say university leaders
Ahead of the HE and Research Bill's second reading, vice-chancellors Steve Smith and Edward Peck explain why they think reform is necessaryÂ
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Professor responds to Black Lives Matter T-shirt complaints
'Arguments premised on consumerism are not likely to influence me' insists academic after students suggest staff should not express personal opinions
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Dorothy Bishop: the costs of the teaching excellence framework
The TEF will divide universities into 'institutional sheep and goats' and then starve the goats, writes Dorothy Bishop on the eve of the HE Bill's second reading
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What can Rotherham teach the government about higher education?
Keith Burnett explains why the University of Sheffield's activities in the Yorkshire town of Rotherham might offer many lessons for the government's new education team
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University strikes on hold until autumn
Effectiveness and impact of one-day strikes targeted at university graduation and open days also questioned by expert and employers
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Theresa May's shake-up prompts warnings on education exports
Scrapping of BIS prompts warnings that universities may lose influence in Whitehall
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How we are working to help wipe out modern slavery
Kathryn Mitchell has pledged that her university will provide leadership and practical support to help end human trafficking and bonded labour
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Will Brexit dent doctoral student numbers?
Some believe the momentous referendum result may harm the UK’s ability to compete for the world’s best PhD students
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Jo Johnson reappointed as universities and science minister
Johnson survives Theresa May’s reshuffle
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Academics shun books in favour of journal articles
Shift may be evidence that researchers feel they are increasingly judged on citations and journal impact factors
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What does Whitehall restructure mean for research?
Concerns raised over splitting research and universities, while Theresa May’s focus on ‘industrial strategy’ prompts questions