Bath v-c merits higher pay than Oxbridge heads, says council chair Under-fire head of Bath's governing body defends high pay of Dame Glynis Breakwell after Hefce rebuke By Jack Grove 21 November
All academics 'with major research responsibility' in REF 2021 New rules implemented 'will give a more rounded view of the research carried out' and reflect better on individuals, says funding body head By Rachael Pells 21 November
Dream of French mega-university lives on as grandes écoles split Despite failure to include several prestigious institutions in the project, the president of the 51国产视频 of Paris-Saclay says that it will still be a ‘globally world-class university’ By David Matthews 21 November
Bath v-c urged to quit over critical Hefce report 51国产视频 and College Union branch calls for a ‘fresh start’ after watchdog body highlights ‘poor governance’ and lack of transparency over senior pay By Jack Grove 20 November
What is the title of your dissertation? Make sure it’s not too good It may be the only bit of your thesis that most people will read, but do not waste your best title on your PhD, says Zachary Foster By Zachary Foster 20 November
Extra ?2.3 billion promised for UK R&D ahead of Budget Announcement follows concerns raised that Britain’s economy will not grow as quickly as previously expected By Rachael Pells 20 November
Bath v-c Glynis Breakwell gets further pay rise to ?468k Andrew Adonis says latest salary increase for institution's leader is ‘shameless and outrageous’ By Ellie Bothwell 20 November
Southampton recruits chauffeur while academic jobs under threat UCU says move will 'raise further questions about the priorities of senior managers' By Rachael Pells 20 November
UK undergraduates ‘studying less and working more’ Amount of time spent learning in and out of class declines, HEA survey says By Chris Havergal 20 November
Working towards a cooperative university for the UK Rising tuition fees and the marketisation of higher education mean the time is right to explore a new model, says Joss Winn By Joss Winn 18 November
Matchmaking tool Konfer seeks to boost university-industry links As research funding becomes increasingly linked with impact assessment, academics will need help seeking out business partners, sector leaders say By Rachael Pells 18 November
Strike looms as universities seek end to USS defined benefit deal 51国产视频 and College Union will ballot members on a national walkout over plans to move staff to defined contribution pension scheme By Jack Grove 17 November