Social science

A Queen's University Belfast project seeks to realise female leadership potential, writes Olga Wojtas

Academics could give valuable advice to company boards, the head of City University tells John Gill

Widespread prejudices and assumptions must be overcome, new HE Minister tells Rebecca Attwood

The UK has the opportunity to make dynamic changes to European higher education if only it would make the effort, writes Anne Corbett

Sex is researched across many disciplines, but there are no certificated courses in sexology in the UK. Matthew Reisz considers some of the scientists who are focusing on sexual functioning and behaviour

Whatever their social and cultural backgrounds, students will flourish if we take them seriously and impart a love of our subject, says Frank Furedi

The Freedom of Information Act could be a boon to scholars seeking hidden data. Zoe Corbyn reports

Leading academics raise concerns over 'science and society' document, writes Zoe Corbyn

Richard Sha explores the influence of science on Romanticism

Sean Matthews discusses Raymond Williams' reliance on his own life experiences in his work

Renowned feminist writer Sheila Rowbotham talks to Matthew Reisz about writing from her own experience and imagining what it is like to be inside a homosexual man's body

Mary Evans is reminded of the threat to diversity presented by resurgence of the commodity culture

Fred Inglis is moved by a meditation on loss that transforms into an unforgettable study of America's soul

When classes resume, those good intentions resurface. Even the ones, says Carrie Dunn, that never seem to make it into practice

Jeremy Keenan on why researchers who align themselves with the military will face criticism