THE World University Rankings
We can expect some big-name institutions to take a hit in the new World University Rankings.Why? Because the rankings we will publish this autumn will be based less on subjective opinion and more on...
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Tory rift with sociologists threatens 'Big Society'
David Cameron must overcome bitter Thatcherite legacy. Hannah Fearn reports
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News in brief
IndiaBid to revive ancient universityA leading economist is involved with plans to revive what some describe as the world's oldest university. Amartya Sen - Lamont university professor and professor...
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10 rules for a successful long-distance relationship
Academics and administrators from nine nations back research guidelines. Sarah Cunnane reports
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California postdocs win better employment terms
After 18 months of wrangling, postdoctoral researchers have finally reached an agreement with the University of California over a contract of employment that they hope will set standards for postdocs...
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Grant winners
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH RESEARCH
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Blog confidential: Clearing the absent mind from overload
Each week, Dr Margot Feelbetter poses a dilemma and offers advice for readers to respond to online. This week: Clearing the absent mind from overload
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Appointments
Harvard UniversityDariusz GoreckiA "disciple" of molecular medicine is making a pilgrimage to Harvard University for a Fulbright distinguished scholar fellowship in the department of pathology....
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Practise what you teach - it's good business
They have already faced criticism for promoting a culture of greed and recklessness that precipitated the global economic crisis, but now business schools have been branded "laggards" in their own...
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Sector link-ups must mind the cultural gap
Research reveals positives and pitfalls for Sino-UK university joint ventures. John Morgan reports
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SNP urged to re-evaluate fees
Opposition calls on Holyrood to consider option in wake of Budget report. Hannah Fearn reports
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News in brief
Academic publishingTitle takes on provocative roleThe first editorial board of the journal Hypotheses in the Life Sciences has been appointed. The title was set up by editor William Bains, a...
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Daytime TV: All change, please
Mutability is our tragedy: Gary Day on the impact of a new name, a new identity or a new pair of breasts
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The Week in Higher Education
- David Willetts suffered "humiliation" when he was asked on live television about the government's apparent intent to end free milk for the under-fives on 8 August. The universities and science...
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The heat is on: official hints that cuts could rise to 35%
Warning to v-cs suggests per capita funding could fall to lowest in living memory. John Morgan writes