Axe now hangs over chemistry at Kent
The chemistry degree programme at the University of Kent at Canterbury is the latest to face closure. This follows the news two weeks ago that King's College London may shut its acclaimed chemistry...
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UK aids search for mass graves
Scientists from two British universities are spearheading a search to locate some of the largest mass graves left behind following the Balkan conflicts. State-of-the-art equipment is being used by...
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Research council unveils relocation and rebuilding plans
The Medical Research Council is consulting on plans to move a large proportion of its research activity to Cambridge, writes Anna Fazackerley. The council has published a long-term investment...
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Research cash loss to cripple dancing
The flourishing development of British dance artistry and scholarship is in danger of being hobbled by the higher education white paper, the discipline's representative body has warned. Since the...
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Whistleblowers: Disgraced researcher rebuilds career in US
A scientist sacked from Cambridge's prestigious Babraham Institute over fraudulent research is working successfully in the US, The THES can reveal. Tor Savidge was dismissed from Babraham in 1997...
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English policy gives Scotland headache
In the run-up to the Scottish Parliamentary elections on May 1, the BBC commissioned a survey to gauge public opinion about 21 policies that future MSPs might pursue. The most unpopular proposal was...
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Esa asks students to make space more roomy
For any student who has experienced the cramped delights and organised chaos of camping, a new international design challenge should appeal. Space is always at a premium - how to pack five tons of...
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Rocky road for FE as heads go
Further education's two most prominent and influential organisations face significant challenges in the coming year as their chief executives stand down. John Harwood, chief executive of the Learning...
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State research 'lacks fairness'
Fears that the government is seeking to manipulate the research agenda to support its policies intensified this week as new evidence revealed concerns about the fairness and openness of its...
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Over-18s need further finance
A means-tested further education maintenance allowance for adult FE students is urgently needed if government higher education and skills targets are to be met, a report has warned. The Foyer...
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Health academics envious of NHS pay
Nursing and other health academics resent that their pay and conditions are falling behind those of their National Health Service colleagues, according to a survey from lecturers' union Natfhe. Andy...
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Aussie test for student medics
Queen Mary's Medical School is pioneering a test from Australia to choose students for its graduate entry programme this September, writes Claire Sanders. The personal qualities assessment test was...
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Pioneer course will give vulnerable voice in court
The Inns of Court school of law will make criminal justice history this September when it trains 60 healthcare professionals as England and Wales' first registered intermediaries. Intermediaries were...
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New role beckons for net expert
E-learning expert Steve Molyneux will quit his post at Wolverhampton University this summer to devote his energies to ensuring UK companies and public-sector agencies get the best from cutting-edge e...
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Race for European funds 'distorting research'
The Commons science and technology committee has raised concerns that European funding might distort the UK's research agenda. During a session on UK science and Europe, committee members said too...