Private misgivings
Minutes reveal huge write-off and continuing dispute with LSBF. David Matthews reports
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More costly study loses allure for the mature
Independent Commission on Fees sounds warning over applicant numbers
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Value judgements: course ratings by the Class of 2009
Almost two-thirds of students who graduated in 2008-09 still thought their courses were good value for money three and a half years later, a survey has found.Just 14 per cent say the courses they...
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Fees still thorn in Lib Dem flesh
Dissent over conference motion to ‘retain current system of finance’. John Morgan reports
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Researchers’ great expectations unmatched by reality
The forecast is grim for those expecting long-term jobs in higher education. Elizabeth Gibney writes
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Gender complaints: a third of women perceive unfair treatment
Almost one in three senior female academics feels their institution treats staff unfairly in relation to gender, a survey has found
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‘Managed out’ email whips up Birmingham storm
Claim to have ‘managed out’ underperformers infuriates Birmingham staff. Paul Jump reports
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Winners emerge in tug of war for ABB students
A Russell Group university has expanded its undergraduate intake by almost 1,000 students this year, as more winners emerge under the new system of competition for student numbers.Times Higher...
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Social (network) destinations
A social network is posting employment data on alumni by university. Chris Parr clicks through
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News in brief
Funding councilNew year, new headThe new chief executive of England’s funding council, Madeleine Atkins, will take up the post on 1 January 2014, it has been announced. The Higher Education Funding...
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In UK, two-year courses still too short a season
But Hesa data offer signs of hope for shorter courses
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Hip moves to public beat
Manchester Met programme targets the groups others cannot reach. Paul Jump reports
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Catholic trinity?
Newman v-c hopes for a cooperative, ‘values-driven’ national institution. John Morgan reports
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Oxford bins postgrad financial guarantee policy
University rethinks stance after claim that the demand discriminated against poor students
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Campus round-up
Cold comfortStudents interested in microbiology are set to benefit from an annual joint field trip module with the University of Akureyri, Iceland thanks to a British Council grant of nearly £60,000...