Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2016 goes to 'molecular engineers'
Scientists awarded prize for their work on molecular machines, which are 'at the same stage as the electric motor was in the 1830s'

Scientists awarded prize for their work on molecular machines, which are 'at the same stage as the electric motor was in the 1830s'

Corbyn-sceptic calls free education ‘enormously expensive’, but backers see it as clear and popular

Conservative event also sees universities minister address Brexit vote

Academic at the University of Toronto uses YouTube videos to hit out at anti-discrimination policies from institution and governmentÂ

Institution under pressure as tensions mount over Beijing's influence over cityÂ

Âé¶¹ secretary says government will support 'best' universities

Former US deputy assistant secretary of defence now to lead American University of Afghanistan

Three scientists, born in the UK but now based in the US, are honoured for their work in the 'flatlands' of physics

Findings may not be surprising for some, but study of US universities has raised questions about whether there is political bias among academics

Japanese biologist awarded for his research on autophagyÂ

Universities should be doing more to speak up and out against contract cheating, says Tricia Bertram Gallant

But has Hillary Clinton left Republican candidate in shade on college affordability?

Degrees are about aspirations as much as they are about status and salaries, write Neil Sammells and Rob MearsÂ