How robust is democracy in the 21st century? Using the framework from Bernard Crick's classic In Defence of Politics published 50 years ago, Matthew Flinders argues that democratic politics are at...
These days it is almost impossible to pick up a newspaper without coming across a news story relating to China's extraordinary rise and growing economic might. The figures are impressive: when Mao...
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research CouncilResponsive Mode Grant AwardsThe values listed represent the amounts requested; funds awarded may differ.• Award winner: Philip Stevenson•...
The British Library is rising to the challenges posed by the creative chaos of the digital age, says outgoing chief executive Lynne Brindley
Minister lauds cost-effective UK and seeks partners for research centre. Elizabeth Gibney writes
A university information website by Which? could become a more influential source of advice for students than the Quality Assurance Agency or official data sources such as Key Information Sets, an...
Public policy shaped Wales' universities early on, and it shapes and supports them still, says Leighton Andrews
As Whitehall mulls reducing quality assurance, Hefce seems to be calling for more. Simeon Underwood is tired of the same old song
Critics demand 'joined-up' thinking as plan to cut EU budget threatens research. Elizabeth Gibney reports
A new £2 million research council programme that aims to identify the non-economic benefits of culture could help to protect government funding for it in the future.
Government and RCUK open-access plans will hit funding, senior figure warns. Paul Jump writes
A sharp decline in the number of European students coming to the UK this autumn could have serious consequences for UK universities, a vice-chancellor has warned.
THE survey finds post-92s among those with eyes on the ceiling. John Morgan and Nick Mithen write
Members of the Million+ group of universities awarded more PhDs relative to their quality-related research income than any other mission group in 2010-11, performance indicators published by the...
The UK government's policy towards universities mirrors a global divergence between highly paid graduates who are given "permission to think" in their jobs, and those leaving university who will end...