Can sharing a city with a more prestigious neighbour make it easier or harder for an institution to realise its value? Jack Grove examines the competition
Danny Ward describes how a three-month internship in Kenya taught him employable skills that he never would have acquired in the lab
Queen guitarist Brian May completed his PhD after enjoying rock stardom. Jack Grove looks at how doctoral dropouts can land second chances – and supervisors can help
Book of the week: A riveting tale of India’s imposition of exceptional powers has new resonance for Priyamvada Gopal
HKU’s history, location, social context and educational and research ambitions combine to create a truly global university, says Ian Holliday
