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AustraliaDegree path to migration narrowsFewer overseas students will be able to use their Australian qualifications to obtain skilled migrant visas to remain in the country under tough new rules,...
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Post-disaster Japan puts out a fresh welcome mat
Visa changes and academic-year shifts may help boost overseas interest. Michael Fitzpatrick reports
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Grade for trouble
The AAB plans could limit choice, narrow participation and damage the UK's reputation, Christopher Snowden argues
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We need the IV leaguers
Criticism of graduate nursing is an evidence-free zone, Roger Watson argues: mastering the job requires academic ability as well as skill
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Exeter pay move may herald national divide
Elite offers outstripping UK-wide deal could be tied to 'productivity', union warns. John Morgan reports
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More places, along with more students per lecturer, figure in BPP's plans
BPP University College plans to double its student-to-staff ratio as it expands across the country.
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Vicious substances and Nobel savages abound in this year's exam howlers
Sin language and Lehman's terms deployed in this year's crop of exam howlers. Sarah Cunnane writes
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Student refuses fees refund by UCL in course quality row
MSc student rejects 'inadequate' offer and prepares to seek further compensation. Paul Jump reports
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Placatory STFC to consult on advisory panels
The Science and Technology Facilities Council is hoping that a formal consultation on the constitution of its subject-specific advisory panels will help to defuse tensions with academics.
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OU's lifelong learners face tuition hikes near to 400%
Mature students looking to re-skill will lose out in focus on first-timers. Simon Baker reports
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'Hit' parade: editor's rallying impact anthem
The rise of journal impact factors has provoked many inarticulate rants from researchers and editors about the folly of trying to measure research quality numerically.But Peter Tyrer, editor of The...
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'Triple miracle' sees huge rise in EU funds for frontier research
Investment in innovation viewed as Europe's route to sustainable growth and jobs. Jack Grove reports
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'Three-week rush' may shrink Oxbridge chances for Northern Irish students
The Northern Ireland Executive has been urged by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service and the Student Loans Company (SLC) to clarify its position on tuition fees for 2012-13 as a matter...
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Plymouth plug-pulling draws watchdog's concern
Plymouth advised to tighten up procedures before ending correspondence courses. Jack Grove writes
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Dean criticised by tribunal is promoted
Board member resigns over the matter and dozens sign a petition in protest. Simon Baker reports