Fast and slow lanes in the long march to success
Academic freedom key to innovation in China, says politician. Carolynne Wheeler reports from Beijing
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LSE bloggers divine the future of academia in European politics
Website will 'maximise' impact by bringing debate to policymakers and public. John Elmes reports
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United StatesSan Jose limits access for localsA US university has ended its policy of guaranteeing local students admission to the institution. For the past 50 years, students who met the California...
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Finland's frozen assets thawed by Arctic fusion
But while mergers boost competitiveness, campus commutes leave some cold. Ed Dutton writes
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THE Leadership and Management Awards 2012
The Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards 2012 celebrate the talented and dedicated staff working to steer universities and colleges through a time of unprecedented change. The...
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Price of avoiding the market: your freedom
Devolved governments are constricting autonomy of universities, Hepi says. David Matthews writes
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Vogue for media-run courses reaches Guardian
Concerns have been raised over fair access to internships after the publisher of The Guardian became the latest firm to express an interest in providing higher education.
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Sector urges give and take to stop 'charity-tax' policy deterring donors
Group says philanthropists are already shutting their chequebooks. David Matthews writes
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Average cost of FoI compliance equals £121
A study into the costs of answering Freedom of Information enquiries suggests that less than £10 million was spent across the sector last year.
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Rammell: I'll criticise but won't be partisan
New Bedfordshire v-c voices concerns but says role won't be platform for politics. John Morgan reports
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Salaries soar for Russell Group senior staff
Spending on the highest-paid staff at Russell Group universities has doubled in less than a decade, according to a report.
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Buckingham defends its Ugandan venture as v-c quits after two months
The vice-chancellor of a Ugandan university opened in collaboration with the University of Buckingham resigned less than two months into its first term, it has emerged.
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Carry on loving, the Roman way
Ancient mores met modern times at a conference exploring 'Romosexuality'. Matthew Reisz writes
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Innovation boss in duplication row
Paper sprouts fresh charges against Thai official found to have plagiarised PhD. Paul Jump writes
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Biomedical researchCatalyst set to bring ideas to lifeA £180 million scheme aimed at translating biomedical research into healthcare breakthroughs will open for applications at the end of this month...