Andrew Marvell's poetry has long been attended by critical controversy or quizzical scepticism, due in part to his characteristic ambivalence and additionally by debate about his biography and...
With the rise of China as a global power triggering increasing demand for people with knowledge of Chinese language and culture, Keekok Lee's new book is undoubtedly a timely and more than welcome...
Laleh Khalili on an academic agony aunt who advises on everything from sex to seminar etiquette
James Stevens Curl on an exploration of obelisks, and what these far-from-static monuments signify
Men in Caring Occupations goes some way to overturn Mairtin Mac an Ghaill's (1994) suggestion that the absence of focus on men and masculinities in mainstream academic research on occupations signals...
In a career that spans almost half a century, Canadian singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell has released a body of work that has seen her embrace a variety of creative areas that far outreach her...
? = forthcoming reviewART AND DESIGN- Cutting a Figure: Fashioning Black PortraitureBy Richard J. Powell, John Spencer Bassett professor of art and art history, Duke University. University of Chicago...
Up to 50 free full-time places are being offered by the University of Gloucestershire to help the unemployed develop their skills. The institution is offering to waive tuition fees on a range of one-...
Norwich University College of the Arts is to rebrand, launching a new identity to coincide with the end of its first year with full degree-awarding powers. The new logo was designed by Hat-Trick...
A former political refugee studying at the University of Bolton, who once had to smuggle his artwork out of prison in his native Maldives, has won a job in the country's High Commission. Naushad...
A bamboo raft holding an "English garden" has been launched on a lake at Lancaster University as part of a project to raise awareness of the effects of climate change. Christine Dawson, an artist who...
Kevin Dunion, the new rector of the University of St Andrews, faced his first big challenge in the role at his installation ceremony - deciding how to get there. Each rector has to choose a fresh and...
Queen Victoria was amused after all, an academic at the University of East Anglia has found. A letter dated 16 July 1852 and written by Lord Derby, Prime Minister of the day, was unearthed by...
The UK is suffering from ephebiphobia - the fear of young people.That is the message that will be delivered by psychologist and television presenter Tanya Byron at her inaugural lecture as professor...
An increase in the number of student applications of almost 11 per cent has been reported by Leeds Metropolitan University. The institution said that more than 30,000 students were vying for entry...