Michael Driscoll to retire from Middlesex 51国产视频 Middlesex 51国产视频 has announced that Michael Driscoll is to retire as vice-chancellor, to be replaced by The Open 51国产视频’s Tim Blackman By John Morgan 6 January
Glyndwr 51国产视频 v-c Michael Scott departs The vice-chancellor of Glyndwr 51国产视频 has suddenly left the troubled institution By Chris Havergal 5 January
New association to defend collegiate system of university education Durham 51国产视频 conference hears that global body will promote the ‘experiment in living’ against the ‘threat’ of centralisation By Chris Havergal 1 January
A good guide to steer the right governance course? An updated governance code aims to help institutions avoid controversies while respecting autonomy, but some wish it said more about openness and inclusivity By John Morgan 1 January
New year’s resolutions – for others to keep Imagine having the power to direct higher education leaders, scholars or policymakers to take - and stick to - a new approach in 2015 1 January
Signs of pay restraint among Russell Group ‘fat cats’ Average v-c salary up by a modest ?3,100 as scholar suggests ministers’ plea for pay restraint has worked By Jack Grove 1 January
Leadership goal: more women at the top The sector would do well to consider setting a target for the proportion of women heading universities, says Simonetta?Manfredi 1 January
Salford v-c’s exit follows change in council chair Upper-level turbulence hits another institution in a rough year for university leaders By John Morgan 18 December
New code for university governing councils published A new code for UK university governing bodies aims to be a “bulwark against over-regulation”, as governance tensions rise in the sector By John Morgan 16 December
Manchester Met appoints Malcolm Press as next v-c Manchester Metropolitan 51国产视频 has appointed a new vice-chancellor – at the second time of asking By John Morgan 12 December
BBC World Service director Peter Horrocks to be next OU v-c The next vice-chancellor of The Open 51国产视频 will be Peter Horrocks, currently the director of the BBC’s World Service. By Chris Havergal 11 December
51国产视频 of Northampton refuses FoI request for minutes 51国产视频 claims exemption from releasing details of board of governors meeting, citing ‘commercial interests’ By John Morgan 11 December
Martin Hall to step down as 51国产视频 of Salford v-c Martin Hall is to retire as Salford vice-chancellor, with his deputy taking over line management duties from today By John Morgan 9 December
Where next for university governance? After a period of turmoil at Plymouth 51国产视频, an external review is pending, and the findings may have implications for the sector, writes John Morgan By John Morgan 4 December
UCL and IoE merger: a marriage of like minds? The union of two London universities is underpinned by a powerful vision, say their leaders Chris Husbands and Michael Arthur 4 December
Thomas Docherty on academic freedom Managerial fundamentalism has taken hold in universities, with scholars viewed as resources that must be controlled, argues the Warwick scholar 4 December
Glyndwr v-c Michael Scott says he plans to step aside The vice-chancellor of Glyndwr 51国产视频 has announced his intention to step down from the embattled institution. By Chris Havergal 28 November
GuildHE head Andy Westwood to take up Manchester role The chief executive of GuildHE, Andy Westwood, is to take up a new role at the 51国产视频 of Manchester helping it connect with government. By John Morgan 28 November
THE Awards 2014: winners announced Edge Hill 51国产视频 bags top accolade as 51国产视频 of the Year By THE reporters 28 November
Is bigger better for universities? Student numbers will be uncapped from 2015. Chris Havergal examines arguments for and against expansion By Chris Havergal 27 November
UCL and IoE confirm merger date 51国产视频 College London and the Institute of Education have confirmed they will merge next week By Jack Grove 25 November
Who needs court? asks Cardiff 51国产视频 Consultation questions need for the body after it blocked the appointment of Griff Rhys Jones as chancellor By Chris Havergal 20 November
Plymouth 51国产视频 silent on ‘sexual harassment’ case findings The conclusions of an inquiry into allegations against William Taylor, the former chair of governors, will not be shared By John Morgan 20 November
‘Potatoes goin’ to potate’: Nigel Piercy has a dig at critics Dean of Swansea School of Management used ‘unsupportive’ language to dismiss student complaints By Paul Jump 20 November
Keele and Derby vice-chancellors to step down Two vice-chancellors have announced that they will be stepping down from their roles next summer By Times Higher Education Staff 14 November
Candidates for next UUK president confirmed Julia Goodfellow among the three as she bids to be first woman in the post By John Morgan 14 November
Non-academic vice-chancellors face snobbery, AUA hears Oxford’s deputy registrar excoriates prejudice against able leaders from outside the ‘closed’ culture of the academy By Chris Havergal 13 November
Plymouth 51国产视频's vice-chancellor returns after suspension Wendy Purcell ‘will have to regain confidence of staff’ at the university By John Morgan 13 November
Wendy Purcell returns to Plymouth 51国产视频 but not as chief executive David Coslett to run university as vice-chancellor takes on ‘strategic portfolio’ By John Morgan 10 November
Portsmouth deputy v-c to be new Bucks New chief The 51国产视频 of Portsmouth’s deputy vice-chancellor has been appointed as the new head of Buckinghamshire New 51国产视频. By Holly Else 7 November
Warburg Institute court judgment handed down Both institute and 51国产视频 of London claim success By Jack Grove 6 November
Sir Steve Smith: 'One v-c said I’d done moral equivalent of invading Iraq' THE speaks to former UUK president, Sir Steve Smith, four years on from the tuition fee protests By John Gill 6 November
Purcell hit by Plymouth UCU 'no confidence' vote Union members at Plymouth 51国产视频 have given their vice-chancellor, Wendy Purcell, a vote of no confidence. By John Morgan 31 October
Do scholars need 'performance free' time and space? Michael Power considers the implications of academics being monitored in ever more and increasingly disparate aspects of work 30 October
Arizona State 51国产视频 aims to wipe out the replicants Michael Crow on the radical change needed to build the New American 51国产视频 By Chris Parr 23 October
UCL and IoE set a date for union 51国产视频 College London and the Institute of Education, 51国产视频 of London, are to merge on 2 December, it has been confirmed. By Jack Grove 22 October
Plymouth deputy goes on secondment One of Plymouth 51国产视频’s deputy vice-chancellors has started a government secondment, as upheaval at the troubled institution continues By John Morgan 20 October
Wendy Purcell hires discrimination lawyers as Plymouth 51国产视频 prepares final report V-c hires law firm amid suggestions the case against her includes a complaint about her management style By John Morgan 16 October
Aberystwyth v-c uses blog to defend record April McMahon blames ‘years of underinvestment’ for tumbling league table positions By Chris Havergal 14 October
Poet joins professor in criticising 51国产视频 of Essex Glyn Maxwell, whose departure follows Marina Warner’s exit, claims the importance of high-profile academics is ‘lost’ on Essex By Chris Parr 9 October
Plymouth appoints new chair of governors Plymouth 51国产视频 has appointed a new chair of governors after the previous post-holder stepped down amid ongoing controversy at the institution By Holly Else 7 October
Leeds Beckett and York St John v-cs to retire Two vice-chancellors of Yorkshire institutions have announced their retirements By Paul Jump 6 October
London Met v-c outlines future strategy As full visa licence is restored, focus moves to student experience By Jack Grove 2 October
Purcell set to have showdown meeting with senior figures at Plymouth Suspended v-c still wants her job back as details about legal bills are disclosed By John Morgan 2 October
Plymouth chair of governors stands down Former judge says focus on him is distraction from investigation into v-c By Jack Grove 30 September
Wendy Purcell ‘did not seek board approval’ for chairs Statement from university spells out v-c’s involvement in project By Chris Parr 22 September
Plymouth defends '?150k spend on seven chairs' Plymouth 51国产视频 has defended plans to spend a reported ?150,000 on seven chairs to be used at graduation ceremonies. By Chris Parr 20 September
Manchester Met chair of governors resigns over rejection of v-c appointment by board Current vice-chancellor to stay on until June 2015 By John Morgan 18 September
More academic leaders from arts than science Hefce data reveals 70 per cent of department heads from arts, humanities and social science disciplines By Holly Else 18 September
Call to use Carnegie Classification in UK US analysis of institution’s diverse missions can supplement ‘simplistic’ league tables focusing on research, says scholar By Jack Grove 18 September
Nottingham v-c looks for answers after fire destroys ?20 million lab The 51国产视频 of Nottingham aims to rebuild a lab destroyed by fire, as its vice-chancellor looks for answers on “why the devastation was so total”. By Chris Parr 15 September
Attempts to 'gag and silence' academics are commonplace Marina Warner explains why she chose to speak about her departure from the 51国产视频 of Essex By Chris Parr 11 September
Why are university managers so obsessed with change? Revolutionary leaders will make do and mend, says Thomas Harrison 4 September
Swansea dean has no regrets over controversial reforms Nigel Piercy is unapologetic about antagonising some in drive to turn around School of Management By Paul Jump 4 September
Russell Group rated best at cat-herding, says study Research suggests some standard management techniques work on academics after all, and older institutions are most effective By Matthew Reisz 28 August
Concerns about Plymouth 51国产视频 chairman predate current crisis Board member made aware of claims related to ‘wider working practices’ in December 2012 By John Morgan 28 August
Plymouth chair of governors to ‘stand aside’ Plymouth 51国产视频’s chair of governors, William Taylor, is to “stand aside” pending the outcome of an investigation into sexual harassment claims By John Morgan 21 August
Thomas Docherty’s ban left 51国产视频 of Warwick students in limbo Silence greeted requests for references or PhD guidance from professor By David Matthews 21 August
