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Baron Stern of Brentford has previously raised concerns that the research excellence framework forces academics to focus too much on publishing articles
Author of report into reshaping of research council system defends proposal to create a new ministerial committee
Prosecutors accuse academics of colluding with publishers to boost their standing and sell more books
Konstantin Krotov also speaks of ‘full support’ for Turkish academic in light of Russian-Turkish diplomatic tension
I had assumed stories about campus political correctness might be overblown. But the experience of my friend is an example of how deeply it permeates universities
Senior figures in UK science fear that culture leading to research misconduct has not been changed
New publishing model aims to make research accessible to all without charging authors
A qualified welcome for George Osborne’s real-terms protection of research, but uncertainty over how new overseas aid spending will operate
Survey also finds that women do more work with the general public than male researchers
Unexpected creation of a ‘Global Challenges Research Fund’ means that if they want more money, academics may have to contribute to international development
Preparing to launch its multidisciplinary degree, institution bids others across Europe to follow suit
The University of Glasgow vice-principal talks about her journey from studying under communism in Poland to the senior leadership team of a UK university
However, there is confusion over the final value of the settlement, which may include 'tucking in' of Global Challenges fund
New ministerial committee could wield power over research agenda, but support expressed for new pot of interdisciplinary funding
Commitment not to merge the research councils appears to contradict plans for a bonfire of the quangos in BIS
Proposed Research UK would have similar powers to a v-c over university faculties
Higher education expert who died in February asks in paper what might replace strengths of the polytechnic system
Asia doubles representation while European countries face varied performance
Analysis of top-ranked groups also finds they have ‘accountable autonomy’ from the university
New vice-chancellor Hugh Brady hopes innovation programmes will spur graduates to become social and business entrepreneurs
Balance of power continues to shift towards Asia in disciplines
Green Paper recommends use of metrics, despite July report’s reservations
Science and Technology Committee raises fears that resource spending has not kept up with new infrastructure
Author of new book The Cunning of Uncertainty fears pressure for scientific certainty is leading researchers to make promises they cannot deliver
Much is to be decided on who will distribute research funding, but a metrics-based ‘mini-REF’ may raise eyebrows, says David Matthews
Iain Foulkes on how scientists can win part of huge grant to push forward the frontiers of cancer research
Policymakers in US and UK told not to jeopardise the nations’ strength in the fields
‘Transposition error’ meant funding council wrongly stated that state school leavers were more likely than private peers to get a good degree
Success rates fall at five out of six councils amid warnings that the process could become ‘more of a lottery’ as reviewers are stretched
Universities of Birmingham, Glasgow and York enter top 10 after £120 million grant for quantum technology
Institution’s School of Media, Arts and Design is 25 this year. Its current dean takes Times Higher Education through the reasons behind its success
UK is top in life sciences while Asia performance varies
Funding council extols virtues of Higher Education Innovation Funding as spending review cuts loom
Business secretary responds to fears that 2017 is too soon to bring in new teaching excellence framework
The new-look IMR aims to support and showcase studies across the musical spectrum
Study recommends that universities use financial and market data to assess whether programmes are likely to succeed
Majority of academics publishing in journals with lax peer review are from Asia, study concludes
Anna Vignoles argues salary statistics can be used to identify in-demand skills
Nobel prizewinner makes comments in run-up to November spending review
David Barrowclough tricked Heritage Lottery Fund by applying for money for fake projects
It seems unlikely that charity donors will want to pay for university research overheads – but someone will have to eventually
Charities blame widening gap between their grants and full costs of research
Currency devaluation and economic slowdown could stymie lucrative market
Performance-related pay causes the best academics to cluster together, evidence from Germany suggests
We talk to the AHRC chief executive as he prepares to move to the School of Advanced Study
Choice between overarching managers and collegiality in universities a false choice, study suggests
Move away from command and control model to increase staff engagement, advises Leadership Foundation paper
A scholar who pioneered the study of the economies of Japan and East Asia – and comparative organisational structures across the world – has died.
The good, the bad and the offbeat: the academy through the lens of the national press
A £17.5 million donation to the University of Cambridge has thrown the spotlight on philanthropy, but where does it sit in the recent history of cash gifts? asks John Elmes
New principal sets out his vision for the institution
Controversial dean blames ‘differences’ with the university over implementation of future strategy
The way universities perceive and handle flexible hours is an area for improvement, says a joint report by employers and unions
Research shows female ITT leaders having to 'reinvent' themselves to survive in a more marketised landscape
A leading expert on electronic circuit theory who spent his whole career at Berkeley has died
Dame Carol Ann Duffy among the 65 names announced
Business-focused City will join the University of London next year
A major authority on management and leadership, particularly within the National Health Service, has died
Women in university senior management earn significantly less than men in equivalent roles, says new report
Teaching criteria updated in response to government and industry demands
