The way that online networking tools such as Twitter and Facebook are changing politics is to be investigated by researchers at Anglia Ruskin University. The study follows political demonstrations in...
One of the UK's top figure skaters graduated from the University of Essex last week with what is thought to be Britain's only doctorate in figure skating. Diana Entwistle, who was the British Masters...
Imperial ordered to pay £63K to academic who made fraud accusations, says Melanie Newman
When the University of Leicester's library was refurbished and extended recently, the architects had to take account both of changing student needs and of the building's position at the heart of...
Billions tabled for America's creaking community colleges. Jon Marcus reports from Miami
"Naked greed" provoked by massive investment in Pakistan's higher education system has lowered standards and "destroyed the moral fibre" of the academy.This is the view of Pervez Hoodbhoy, chairman...
AustraliaEnrolment crash may cause crisisA report warns that Central Queensland University (CQU) could face financial trouble after a dramatic drop in student numbers. The analysis, by the Queensland...
TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY BOARDA total of 18 "green" projects are to receive more than £20 million in funding, of which the Technology Strategy Board will provide half, to aid development for new or...
Openness about social scientists' affiliations and funders questioned. Melanie Newman reports
They have avoided it, complained about it and questioned its merits, but now academics have a genuine reason to get involved with knowledge transfer - it is good for their careers.Research into the...
Michael Sterling tells MPs that his engineering background would be an asset in the role of STFC chairman
The University of Glamorgan's vice-chancellor has announced plans to retire at the end of the next academic year. David Halton, who turned 60 this year, joined Glamorgan in 2004. Since then, the...
Journal articles are important, but writing books is the sine qua non of deeper understanding, says Richard Rose
Mike Boxall argues that we must forget the certainties of the past if we are to make the most of the opportunities of the future
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