Cameron Neylon calls for greater precision in the use of open-access terminology
The terminology of open-access publishing is being misused: we must sort it out for the future, says Cameron Neylon
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David Nutt warns there’s a bad trip in store for UK science if commercial drug development doesn’t receive a shot in the arm
If more is not done to support commercial drug development, the UK’s renowned science base will suffer, argues David Nutt
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The sector needs public not private investment to meet public needs, argues Roger Brown
The public-private balance of funding sources needs to be adjusted to protect the public interest, says Roger Brown
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Analysis - Global benchmarks for student standards
How do you compare graduate quality internationally? David Matthews examines an OECD pilot project
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Art is no easy option
“It is parents’ sorry lot to ensure the well-being of their children.” This is a household saying in China, typically put into practice by the tens of thousands who accompany their kids to art...
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Buoyed by Brazil
Three institutions said to be planning local offices. Donna Bowater reports from Rio de Janeiro
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News in brief
United StatesWell-funded Korea move for UtahA US university’s trustees have approved a plan to open a branch campus in South Korea. With the support of subsidies from the South Korean government, the...
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In the flesh
Chester conference tackles image totems and taboos in the flesh. Matthew Reisz reports
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Social science’s value judgements
Disciplines must dare to ‘speak truth to powerful and powerless’, sociologist tells Matthew Reisz
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News in brief
Widening accessExtended pathways to lawA programme to help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to become lawyers is being extended thanks to a £1.2 million grant from a charitable foundation...
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Humanities champion (with help from Hefce)
School of Advanced Study dean looks to humanities future after Hefce backing. Elizabeth Gibney reports
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Letters
Working-time culture: no need for taught CVsI sympathise with Steve Sarson (“Students are sent to the rat race maze: syllabus is history”, Opinion, 21 March). Like him, I teach history undergraduates...
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REF panel chair aims to deliver home truths from abroad
Sciences Po job will not weaken commitment to UK assessment, says politics chair. Paul Jump reports
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Regional strategy to capture continental cash
Better regional R&D strategies needed to access structural funds, sector told. Elizabeth Gibney writes
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Labour isn’t marketising
But business may have to write a bigger cheque, shadow minister indicates. John Morgan reports