As college finals approached, Leah Pope studied more than ever for philosophy. Hallie Lappin pored over her notes for criminal justice, and Andrew Lloyd reviewed the semester’s work in speech class. All are high school students. Read full article > >

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College comes to high school

The author of a report on higher education has questioned whether UK universities can remain world leaders without more funding.

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UK higher education ’10th best’

Most universities in England are going to have fewer places to offer students this year, as the funding changes in higher education are implemented.

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From time to time, I am accused of lacking sophistication. Nothing could be further from the truth, as I shall now prove with my response to an epistemological question submitted by a reader. It concerns comparative modes of cognition, perception and philosophical perspective in a pluralistic society, namely: Do the deaf find farts funny? Read full article > >

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Gene Weingarten: Hear no evil?

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — President Obama offered a plan Friday to reduce the costs of higher education by increasing the amount of federal grant money available in low-interest loans and tying it directly to colleges’ ability to reduce tuition. Read full article > >

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Obama outlines incentive plan to reduce college tuition costs

Universities are warning that the coalition government’s drive for a market in higher education could damage social mobility.

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Universities warning on mobility

The pro-vice chancellor at Queen’s University calls on the first and deputy first ministers to ensure the future of higher education is secured for all students.

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‘D-day’ for NI university future

Kenya’s Higher Education Minister William Ruto, accused by the ICC of leading the 2007-8 post election violence, is sacked.

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ICC accused Kenya minister sacked

Many universities in England and Wales will have to reduce their tuition fees within two years of charging higher fees in 2012, the Higher Education Policy Institute predicts.

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Universities ‘may drop high fees’

After a damning report into its links with overseas colleges, the education minister says the University of Wales has brought higher education and the country “into disrepute”.

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University has ‘let Wales down’

After a damning report into its links with overseas colleges, the education minister says the University of Wales has brought higher education and the country “into disrepute”.

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University has ‘let Wales down’

Cambridge University academics join their counterparts in Oxford by calling for a vote of no confidence against the government’s handling of higher education in England.

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Academics at Oxford University are seeking a symbolic vote of “no confidence” in the government’s handling of higher education in England.

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The chairman of CUNY says he believes the board of trustees unfairly moved to block an honorary degree.

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City Room: Reconsidering, CUNY Is Likely to Honor Kushner

Private universities in England should be subject to the same regulations as public universities, the Higher Education Policy Institute says.

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Private university scrutiny call