Gap between rich and poor closes at Scottish universities
The higher education participation gap between the most deprived parts of Scotland and the rest of the country has shrunk for the fifth year in a row.
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Fears of job losses as Northern Ireland grapples with funding gap
A union has warned of “massive” job loses in Northern Ireland’s universities unless politicians work out how to avoid a 30 per cent cut in the devolved administration’s higher education budget.
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Watchdog needed to assure integrity of UK research
The UK needs an independent regulator to oversee research integrity, a committee of MPs has concluded.
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Spirit levels
Is this a godless age? No, say 'post-secularist' academics, who argue that the world outside the liberal West is 'furiously religious'. But such scholars overstate the number of believers, contends...
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In theory, religion could go on and on
It is not just the prayerful who can be religious; by scholarly definitions, they can include fans of football teams and celebrities, says Robert Segal
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The research lab in your pocket: apps and the academy
Apps created by and for the academy could turn smartphones into essential academic tools for everything from teaching and citations to social-science fieldwork. Sarah Cunnane reports
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Alumnus v-c from the slums gives the poorest a chance
A Malaysian university's mission offers a way out of poverty for thousands. David Matthews reports
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News in brief
AustraliaDegree path to migration narrowsFewer overseas students will be able to use their Australian qualifications to obtain skilled migrant visas to remain in the country under tough new rules,...
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Post-disaster Japan puts out a fresh welcome mat
Visa changes and academic-year shifts may help boost overseas interest. Michael Fitzpatrick reports
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Grade for trouble
The AAB plans could limit choice, narrow participation and damage the UK's reputation, Christopher Snowden argues
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We need the IV leaguers
Criticism of graduate nursing is an evidence-free zone, Roger Watson argues: mastering the job requires academic ability as well as skill
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Exeter pay move may herald national divide
Elite offers outstripping UK-wide deal could be tied to 'productivity', union warns. John Morgan reports
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More places, along with more students per lecturer, figure in BPP's plans
BPP University College plans to double its student-to-staff ratio as it expands across the country.
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Vicious substances and Nobel savages abound in this year's exam howlers
Sin language and Lehman's terms deployed in this year's crop of exam howlers. Sarah Cunnane writes
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Student refuses fees refund by UCL in course quality row
MSc student rejects 'inadequate' offer and prepares to seek further compensation. Paul Jump reports