The week in higher education
A former SS sergeant who worked unnoticed for decades as a train-station manager has been charged with 58 counts of murder after a student's undergraduate research uncovered his alleged involvement...
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In research, small is just as beautiful
Analysis questions call to concentrate funding on Russell Group universities, writes Zoe Corbyn
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Post-1992s' higher grade requirements show shift in balance of power
New universities are now in direct competition with traditional counterparts over students with top entry grades, a study reveals.Researchers working on the Futuretrack survey, which is tracking...
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Off to find the art side of the Moon
American professor plans to win Google lunar prize with artistic robots. John Morgan reports
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Fourth private body wins right to award degrees
An educational charity has become the fourth private provider to win degree-awarding powers.The ifs School of Finance, a not-for-profit group, has been granted taught degree-awarding powers by the...
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Autonomy paradox traps the academy
Alternatives to state funding come with strings attached, UCU study finds. John Morgan reports
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Former v-c's dictatorial regime to blame at London Met, says review
And the university's governors and audit committee are also culpable. Rebecca Attwood writes
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Students + PR research = possibility of backfiring
Pseudo-scientific studies may scupper future career hopes, warns lecturer. Zoe Corbyn reports
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Deprivation does not deter Scottish students
People from the most deprived areas of Scotland are more likely to go to college or university than those from better-off parts of the country, new figures show this week.Despite an overall drop in...
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Academics tap The Wire to stimulate social debate
TV cult drama's storylines used to aid development of 'public sociology' strategy. John Gill reports
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Framework's consumer vision 'mistaken'
The Government made a "fundamental mistake" in its plan for the future of higher education by painting a picture of a consumer-driven student experience, the head of the Higher Education Academy has...
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World in motion: 26 November 2009
What is a world-class university? asks Phil Baty. What are the ingredients that characterise a global leader of higher education in the 21st century? Which indicators should be used to benchmark...
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Quality systems 'stifle' innovation
Imposed 'uniformity' threatens to stymie responses to globalisation. Phil Baty reports
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News in brief
Award schemeInnovative social solutionsUniversities are being encouraged to address social challenges in new and enterprising ways. UnLtd - the Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs and the Higher...
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Overseas briefing
United StatesTweckled via the back channelCollege professionals angered by a disappointing conference presentation "flayed" the speaker by delivering 500 caustic comments on social-networking website...