Second thoughts result in payout
A journal's decision to ditch a paper questioning a law of physics has proved costly. Paul Jump reports
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Thinktank puts billion-pound price on sector's social value
The social impact of universities over and above their direct economic contribution to the UK is worth £1.31 billion a year, a report published as part of Universities Week says.
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'Very misleading' loan terms: Willetts blames the advertisers
Coalition follows PR advice over fees and gets caught in a language trap. Simon Baker reports
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'This is not a gentlemen's club': OIA names and shames recalcitrant duo
As complaints rise, watchdog publishes cases of non-compliance by institutions. Simon Baker writes
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For-profits unwelcome, UCU academic poll finds
A survey of more than 500 professors has found that eight out of 10 believe that for-profit institutions should not have access to state subsidies such as taxpayer-funded student loans.
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Northampton head: social enterprise is a winner...
...we just have to explain to the public what it means. Nick Petford tells all to Paul Jump
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News in brief
Science and engineeringRational voice in the TreasuryScientists have applauded the appointment of a chief scientific adviser to the Treasury. The role was filled last week by James Richardson, who...
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Grayling cries freedom
New College is a necessary response to a state-run model that denudes our precious autonomy, argues Frank Furedi
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Martini belt buckles: how the wealthy lost the battle against fees
The rich were once expert at getting their way, but the failure of their revolt against fees signals tough times ahead, argues George Watson
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The future looks bright
On the eve of the White Paper, Steve West reflects on the passion, partnerships and diversity that will stand the sector in good stead
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They'll huff and they'll puff
The Brothers Grimm's fairy-tale legacy has been celebrated by true artists, but also perverted by Hollywood hype, says Jack Zipes
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Diary
LondonThe Infernal ComedyWhat do Beethoven, Haydn, Vivaldi and Mozart have to do with the Austrian serial killer Jack Unterweger (1950-94), a man who was jailed, seemingly rehabilitated and even...
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The Pick - Toulouse-Lautrec and Jane Avril: Beyond the Moulin Rouge
Toulouse-Lautrec and Jane Avril: Beyond the Moulin RougeThe Courtauld Gallery, LondonThe Courtauld Gallery owns a striking painting by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec of the dancer Jane Avril. A familiar...
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'We're not sheep' - official
Our Director of Corporate Affairs, Jamie Targett, has forcefully responded to the suggestion by Quintin McKellar, vice-chancellor of the University of Hertfordshire, that some universities "acted...
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Leader: Words to whet the appetite
The pursuit of wisdom has taken a knock recently. But some skilful presentation could help to rekindle the desire for depth