Rankings partner focuses on matters of reputation
Thomson Reuters' invitation-only survey to gauge opinion on research and teaching. Phil Baty writes
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Odds and quads
Terry's, best known today for its Chocolate Orange, was established in 1767.Joseph Terry, its founder, was an apothecary by trade, and the firm's early business centred on medicated lozenges and...
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Students with disabilities opt for arts, not IT
A study suggests that students with disabilities are more likely to study the creative arts than any other subject.The analysis by Danielle Farrel, a research assistant at the University of the West...
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One extreme to the other and everything in-between
Analysis for Hefce finds a spectrum of opinions on knowledge transfer's benefits. Hannah Fearn writes
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Overseas briefing: 11 March 2010
United StatesStates align to boost completionSeventeen US states have formed an alliance with the aim of improving undergraduate completion rates. Led by Stan Jones, Indiana's former commissioner for...
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Grenoble takes Giant steps towards collaboration
A grouping of research institutes aims to become Europe's answer to MIT. Matthew Reisz reports
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California state institutions at risk, say protesters
Academics and students have united to protest against the "privatisation" of California's public higher education system, with the backing of a university chancellor.Demonstrations were held last...
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Spare a thought for those broken and cast out of this hostile home
Universities nurture the life of the mind, but lack of opportunity and support post-PhD is making UK academe an inhospitable place to be, says Srila Roy
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Neets need our help
In turning away record numbers of applicants, we fail young people. We must provide more places, argues David Green
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Dual-strand science funding pots may move closer in wake of budget review
'Illogical' not to view QR and research council cash together, says BIS official. Zoë Corbyn reports
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HEA's ex-chief calls for change in a frank end-of-term report
The national body for university teaching has a future - but not in its present form, says its former head.Inconsistency in performance across the Higher Education Academy is clear to outsiders,...
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An essential equation: saving jobs is a question of fractions for UCU at Sussex
University noncommittal on 'fractional scheme' to stave off redundancies. John Morgan writes
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Cumbria appeals fines for over-recruitment
The fate of the University of Cumbria lies in the hands of funding chiefs as it waits to hear whether it will be fined £1 million for recruiting too many students this year.The university took on 4...
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Qualifications rated over quality in course guides
More "consumer" information about courses is a key higher education policy for both the Conservative and Labour parties, but it may be less of a priority for students themselves.According to the...
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Dark clouds threaten UK prosperity if blue-skies research not a priority
Science bodies issue warnings about budget cuts and directed funding, Zoë Corbyn writes