Focus on cuts undermines value of Browne's report, critics contend
Observers say inquiry 'wielded knife for Chancellor' and lacked broad input. John Morgan writes
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Around the world, we all have to 'stand up' to short-termism
The academy must call itself and politicians to a 'higher plane', NYU president tells Sarah Cunnane
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In research funding sweepstakes, Yorkshire beats London, Willetts says
It is often assumed that, as with most of the country's wealth, a disproportionate amount of research funding in England is funnelled to the South East.The assumption is incorrect, according to David...
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Once on course, find comfort food
International students' food neophobia peaks at three months, study finds. Paul Jump reports
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Imperial pension fears over 'last man standing' clause
A university collapse could have dramatic impact on contributions, council told. John Morgan reports
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Writing was on the wall for palaeography chair
King's College London has confirmed the controversial departure of Britain's only professor of palaeography, praising his role in "tirelessly protecting" the discipline.
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Framework ProgrammeParticipation investigationThe government has launched a consultation on the European Union's Framework Programme for research amid concerns about UK businesses' reluctance to get...
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Next up, Conan the librarian
Ian Christie talks to Matthew Reisz about the film world's fascination with reading rooms
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University of Greenwich - Designs for survival
People who were evacuated from trains, stations and buildings during the 7 July 2005 bombings in London are being asked to help an expert who studies behaviour during major disasters. Ed Galea,...
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Bangor University - Historical legacy
A historian who did much to establish Welsh history as a serious academic subject is to be commemorated with a biennial public lecture in his name. Although John Edward Lloyd (1861-1947) played a...
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Northumbria University - Watch and go
An academic's design for a portable wildlife observatory is to become a reality. Paul Jones, director of architecture programmes in the School of the Built and Natural Environment at Northumbria...
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Durham University - Dream believers
A study has revealed that many modern Muslims still rely on the traditional practice of dream interpretation to make major decisions about politics, marriage and career. Researchers at Durham...
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Liverpool Hope University - A campus haven
A building that "humanises" education has opened in Liverpool. The £8.5 million Education and Enterprise building has been officially unveiled by Liverpool Hope University at its Childwall campus....
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University of Worcester - Inaugural dance
A former hospital's rebirth as part of a university has been celebrated in dance. The University of Worcester's new city campus, at the former Worcester Royal Infirmary, was officially opened on 16...
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Edge Hill University - Straight to the top
Sports law experts have helped to shape their area of study by giving evidence to the European Parliament's Committee on Culture and Education. Richard Parrish, director of Edge Hill University's...