Combination of assets
A new world-class university that integrates existing centres of excellence would boost Thailand’s development, says Kriengsak Chareonwongsak
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Onwards and upwards: the advance continues
Universities in developing nations are strengthening their presence in world rankings, says Phil Baty
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Movers and shakers, slow improvers and unexpected climbers
Of the BRICS nations, China stands out and Russia shows great potential, but other emerging economies are also gaining in strength. Phil Baty reports
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Police use CS spray to tackle Warwick student protest
Police drew a taser and used CS spray at a student protest at the University of Warwick, on a day of demonstrations across higher education.
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THE podcast: 4-10 December 2014 issue review
Download the podcastA National Audit Office report on private providers, our cover feature on the aftermath of the turmoil at Plymouth University, researchers under pressure to compromise the...
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David Nutt calls for academics to gather data on illicit drug use
Former government adviser deplores missed chance to gather valuable data
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The past and the presents
Kevin Fong on how Christmas nostalgia can help us buy the right gifts today
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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
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Mix and match approach muddles the results of the REF
Richard Black on data manipulation and the problems with multidisciplinary subpanels
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No logic in job cuts metric
The redundancies currently taking place at the University of Warwick represent a revolution in the meaning and purpose of academic work.Senior staff in departments that are deemed loss-making (the...
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The Secret History of Wonder Woman, by Jill Lepore
Giulia Miller writes on the weird backstory to a female superhero, from women’s suffrage to lie detectors
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Where next for university governance?
After a period of turmoil at Plymouth University, an external review is pending, and the findings may have implications for the sector, writes John Morgan
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The dark side of the impact agenda
Academics’ engagement activities are valuable, says Alison Phipps. But a public profile comes at a price, especially for women who study gender
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National Audit Office report fuels concerns over private colleges
Watchdog names those with questions over public loan access and high dropout rates
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BRICS & Emerging Economies Rankings 2015 results
Russia and Turkey also making strides in the second annual rankings table for emerging economies