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Andrew McGettigan considers the findings of the National Audit Office’s investigation into alternative providers

Despite the introduction of postgraduate loans, the government’s education funding aims remain a puzzle, says Nigel Carrington

Christopher Phelps views universities through new eyes when he accompanies his daughter on a tour of UK campuses

As the results of the research excellence framework approach, Emma Rees’ sleep-deprived imagination runs riot

The REF may have alienated many academics because of how it has been interpreted by a management culture

Criticism of postgraduate loans scheme smacks of the adage: ‘never let a good deed go unpunished’, writes Andrew Wathey

Richard Black on data manipulation and the problems with multidisciplinary subpanels

Academics’ engagement activities are valuable, says Alison Phipps. But a public profile comes at a price, especially for women who study gender

Kevin Fong on how Christmas nostalgia can help us buy the right gifts today

An OMG moment is predicted for whoever wins the election as politicians address lapses in oversight and funding challenges

Students are using new gender-inclusive terms, and academics have to catch on and catch up, says Deborah D. Rogers

Scholars laud Sarah Churchwell’s ̽»¨ÊÓƵ essay restating value of arts and humanities disciplines

The union of two London universities is underpinned by a powerful vision, say their leaders Chris Husbands and Michael Arthur

You must like the University of Cambridge, says YouGov

Few students in America are paying full price on fees, says Alan Ruby

Universities already play a key role in powering regional growth. Another diktat demanding more on that score may be unhelpful

Jim O’Neill on how institutions outside London can do more to retain graduates and create jobs with government help

A surprising graduation talk on climate change causes Sally Feldman to question her biases

Paul Wellings and Toni Pearce consider the impact of higher fees

Ferdinand von Prondzynski welcomes planned legislation that addresses key university governance issues

With cuts looming on the horizon, the sector cannot afford to relent in pressing the case to protect the research budget

Sonal Minocha recalls her own experience as an international student and argues that post-study work visas must be brought back

Legal scholars say threats to sue individual academics over industrial action may expose institutions to greater liability

Discoveries made off-campus are as valuable as lectures, says Christopher Bigsby

Chris Cobb and Maurice Frankel debate the pros and cons

Students must mobilise on the streets and build alliances to win free education, says Deborah Hermanns

Fear and loathing in the academy

Anne Corbett flags the ones to watch among commissioners for 2014-19

Employee review websites have the potential to change university cultures, says Alexandra Blakemore

Alan Ryan on the parallels between Moocs and the early days of The Open University

University leaders must lead the debate on realistic workloads, says Doris Ruth Eikhof

Ahead of the Being Human festival, the professor of American literature considers their importance

Policies on immigration often conflict with sector ambitions regarding overseas students and signal a turbulent spell ahead

Cara Aitchison on how the University of St Mark & St John will honour fallen students and graduates

Aftershocks following the austerity reforms of 2010 are still being felt, with mature students particularly hard hit

The recognition of East German academic titles, including PhDs issued by the State Security Ministry, remains controversial, writes Brian Bloch

Thoughts on academic work and property

Stephen Mumford on why academics must take back some control over the process

Ansgar Allen questions the motives of a growing band of champions

Knowledge, not exotic travel, should be students’ number one priority, argues Felipe Fernández-Armesto

Sally Hunt explains why union members are taking action this week over changes to pensions

An academic who suffered sexual harassment criticises the secrecy surrounding such cases

Universities are not doing enough to help scholars navigate the ethical dilemmas, argues Jean Grugel

Michael Power considers the implications of academics being monitored in ever more and increasingly disparate aspects of work