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US president Barack Obama has said that taxpayers ¡°cannot continue to subsidise higher and higher and higher costs of higher education¡± in his annual State of the Union Address, and published proposals that would require colleges to meet performance thresholds to qualify for federal funding.

One of the most strident critics of the government¡¯s plan to introduce baccalaureate-style examinations to replace GCSEs has welcomed the decision by Michael Gove to abandon the plan.

Michael Gove is wrong, says Chris Hackley: a return to ¡®traditional¡¯ A levels will narrow access and do nothing to raise standards

Staff costs may be slashed to plug budget hole

¡®Freeing¡¯ universities, tuition fees and possible graduate tax figure large as Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats craft policies

But critics say plans to relax peer reviews in some universities will introduce risk-based quality assurance by another route

The sector must not let claims that application rates vindicate fees policy go unchallenged, says Liam Burns

John Morgan reports on FTSE 100 firm¡¯s HE strategy

A Tory MP renowned for pro-homeopathy views has been has been provisionally appointed as a member of the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee.

The chairs of five parliamentary committees have written to the prime minister urging him to remove overseas university students from the net migrant target, highlighting ¡°unprecedented¡± consensus between MPs and peers on the move.

Financial fallout from a decision to leave the EU would, in reality, be minimal for higher education institutions, argues Alison Wolf

Commissioner warns of heavy R&D cost should UK quit the European Union. Elizabeth Gibney reports

The University of London¡¯s v-c reveals his opinions on issues confronting the sector to David Matthews

The government¡¯s immigration policy harms student traffic from abroad and the economy, claims Shabana Mahmood

Politicians¡¯ speech is often more a strategic exercise than an act of civic transparency, which can make it a turn-off, says John Corner

Loss of international student licence exacts heavy toll on London Met. David Matthews reports

A university education department has warned that it may have to make redundancies as a result of government cuts to allocations of teacher training places.

Government rhetoric over visas is to blame for a perception that the UK is not a good place for international students to set up a business, according to a recent survey

International research unit will tackle ¡®lack of data¡¯ on higher education. David Matthews reports

The state and its agencies must stop their constant interference with a national success story, argues Ferdinand von Prondzynski

Loss of international student licence exacts heavy toll on London Met. David Matthews reports

After 12 months as Reading¡¯s v-c, David Bell reflects on the pleasures (and occasional pains) of leading the institution

Hungary¡¯s higher education reforms are facing fierce student opposition, as Kata ?mon reports

Mark Harper shares with John Morgan some good and bad news for the sector on immigration policy

Mark Harper shares with John Morgan some good and bad news for the sector on immigration policy

Whether spurred by lofty research ambition or the prosaic hope that one can live more cheaply than two, universities¡¯ urge to merge can bring cultural as well as organisational challenges, as recent unions show. David Matthews reports

Oft-criticised scholarship scheme¡¯s riches will now follow the poor, BIS states. Jack Grove reports

Post-study employment changes and a shrinking ¡®expat premium¡¯ prompt second thoughts about value of overseas study. Joanna Sugden reports from New Delhi

The UCU is a democratic, future-facing endeavour proud to fight for both the one and the many, Sally Hunt affirms

New Office for Fair Access strategies will help universities learn what works best in their efforts to reach ambitious goals, says Les Ebdon

Whether spurred by lofty research ambition or the prosaic hope that one can live more cheaply than two, universities¡¯ urge to merge can bring cultural as well as organisational challenges, as recent unions show. David Matthews reports

Oft-criticised scholarship scheme¡¯s riches will now follow the poor, BIS states. Jack Grove reports

Universities with lower entry requirements could be at greatest risk of losing students and millions of pounds in income under the new funding regime, data suggest.

New loan-funding system may leave council unable to prevent over-recruitment, writes John Morgan

Mainland recognition of foreign degrees taught in Hong Kong is key for UK, writes David Matthews

School of Humanities bolsters Tsinghua¡¯s ascent to global elite, Carolynne Wheeler hears in Beijing

With radical changes causing discontent across Europe, Susan Bassnett wonders if UK scholars are justified in feeling so aggrieved about their lot

NAO and PAC study of student loans should look at public oversight, experts argue. John Morgan writes

Austerity has brought tragedy to Greece and the UK. Martin McQuillan reflects on the narrative and ideology of ¡®fiscal discipline¡¯ and what it means for both nations and their academies

The Quality Assurance Agency will be bailed out by the taxpayer if it is sued by a private college that fails an inspection, it has emerged.

The UK higher education sector has concluded that an insurance scheme to guarantee international students a fees refund or alternative places should their course or university close down is ¡°essential¡±.

Selective universities could be granted extra student numbers to allow them to admit disadvantaged applicants with potential but without the highest grades.

Theresa May, the home secretary, has been accused by a vice-chancellor of acting ¡°like a Dalek¡± and of ¡°casting a dark cloud over British higher education¡± in her refusal to change course on student visas.

David Willetts points to the price paid by Ivy League for donor cash. David Matthews writes

MPs told that universities can¡¯t always take their IP straight to the bank. Elizabeth Gibney reports

Sandy Hook shootings likely to fuel debate over carrying weapons on campus. Jon Marcus reports

Behind closed doors, elite institutions were highly critical of White Paper reforms, finds John Morgan

Fawzi Ibrahim implores the UCU to work collectively to save itself from political turmoil and financial meltdown

Nick Petford tells a festive tale of the ivory-tower dwellers convinced that the sky is falling in on their world

David Matthews on growing signs of cross-party accord as BIS recasts education as an export

A Tory MP has warned that there is opposition on his party¡¯s front bench to Les Ebdon, following criticism of his comments on the ¡°snobbery¡± surrounding university education.

St Mary¡¯s fails to transform into university following QAA critique of hypnosis course. Jack Grove writes

Holyrood seeks power over admissions, governance and, via the SFC, courses. David Matthews reports

Access, engagement and rankings too: ex-minister turned v-c sees bright future. John Morgan writes

A dean¡¯s legal battle has wider implications for Tunisia¡¯s universities. Matthew Reisz writes

GuildHE chief reassures sector as Willetts hails removal of size restrictions. John Morgan reports