Social science

Canberra aims to unlock the 'dark archives' of publicly funded research, reports Zoe Corbyn

Those at elite institutions find lecturers' notes less useful than those at post-92s, says Chloe Stothart

The role of class in the American democratic process can surprise, writes Richard Rose

Robert Shoemaker wonders if the statistics, and the 'civilising process', tell the whole story

Tara Brabazon acclaims a monograph of merit

Call for universities to ensure that all degrees teach entrepreneurship, writes Hannah Fearn

Help is at hand to ease you into your new lecturing post, promises Greg Garrard

An airport classic overloaded with acronyms, but as Leslie Gofton concedes, what's not to like?

Anthropology gets in the way of this wander through the new virtual wonderland, finds Grant McCracken

One anthropologist thinks doomsday sceptics are being unfairly silenced. Melanie Newman reports

Royal Geographical Society head refutes claims of field's demise. Donna Bowater reports

Tom Palaima tells of the passion that drove him to teach Classics and how it is at odds with the 'educational shopping mall' vision of officialdom

'Blended professionals' take on mixed portfolios of university work, writes Melanie Newman

Anthony Glees attacks university management as he heads to private sector, writes Melanie Newman

British author says 'kneejerk' censorship could put off overseas researchers. John Gill reports

Michelle Baddeley discovers our Yucki instincts and Endian tendencies

Academic fraud in Britain is endemic, but universities continue to argue the case for self-regulation. America and Denmark have tougher regimes in place, so should we follow their lead? asks Tariq Tahir

Twenty years ago, Paul Kennedy provoked intense debate with his claims about the decline of US power. Huw Richards meets a man still unafraid of tackling the grand strategies of empire and war

Pictures of smiling girls clutching A grades belie the fact that they are still unrepresented in elite institutions, claims Miriam David

Senior RAE figures offer frank perspectives on the future of research funding. Zoe Corbyn reports

Duncan Wu delights in a generous-hearted reminder of the humanity inherent in teaching

Gail Kinman asks whether a condemnation of 'therapeutic education' examines all the evidence