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University departments guilty of consistently poor teaching may be publicly identified, the head of the academic standards unit set up by vice-chancellors has warned. Professor Stewart Sutherland,...
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Assessment practices in FEKeep students informed, says QAAThe Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) has warned further education colleges delivering higher education courses that they must ensure that...
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Spinning dreams into reality
Two new Royal Society funds aim to help science's entrepreneurs as well as its visionaries. Zoe Corbyn reports
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Grant winners
ARTS AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCILAward winner: Anne GerritsenInstitution: University of WarwickValue: £168,923Global Jingdezhen: local manufactures and Early Modern global connectionsAward winner...
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Aim higher, earlier
Schools, colleges and universities must work together on widening participation initiatives, says Stuart Billingham
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'Mild-mannered militants' will get our support and protection
With 2,000 active cases of members claiming unfair treatment at any one time UCU membership remains vital, says Sally Hunt
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Clubbing together
Lecturer Rebekka Kill's love of DJ-ing and popular music led her to build links between academe and Britain's vibrant creative industries
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Fears for UK strength as its institutions slip down top 200
High levels of investment mooted as reason for continued dominance of the US, writes John Gill
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Rise in joint degrees that leap international borders but still hurdles to face
Joint degree programmes offered by universities across international borders have enjoyed an "explosion" in popularity - but they face "vexing questions about accreditation, recognition and...
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The week in higher education
Footage of an "initiation ritual" in which students wore bags over their heads as they knocked back alcohol and vomited was broadcast by the BBC. Those involved, apparently students at the University...
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Lammy steps up to HE as Rammell is moved sideways
Tottenham MP promoted while Sion Simon takes over as Skills Minister, reports Rebecca Attwood
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Drayson back in Whitehall with science portfolio
Businessman, life peer, racing driver - the multi-faceted Paul Drayson has returned to Government as the new Science Minister.Lord Drayson, who has a PhD in robotics and is known to be a keen...
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Experts debate the next chapter for literary studies
Workshop set up after concern at the low success rate for grants in the field. Matthew Reisz reports
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MPs question credibility of 14-19 diplomas
The "credibility" of the Government's 14-19 diplomas has been questioned by a committee of MPs.A proper understanding and acceptance of diplomas as an entry qualification by higher education...
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Job cuts loom as Hefce holds firm over £15m clawback
Staff pay rise also in doubt after London Met appeal falls on deaf ears, writes Rebecca Attwood