Global impact tasters show REF will be no picnic
The magnitude of the task facing the Higher Education Funding Council for England if it is to assess the impact of academics' work robustly in the research excellence framework has been revealed.A...
The magnitude of the task facing the Higher Education Funding Council for England if it is to assess the impact of academics' work robustly in the research excellence framework has been revealed.A...
Million+ report offers fundraising alternative to higher tuition fees. Melanie Newman reports
Publisher considers Medical Hypotheses' future in light of articles' 'implications'. Zoë Corbyn writes
A student men's society accused of promoting "beard-growing and tough-guy competitions" as the defining characteristics of masculinity has sparked an ideological tussle at the University of...
Gary Day is bemused by nationwide reactions to the wintry weather. It is, after all, seasonal for January
Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1999-31 October 2009

Who hits the spot? - Our poll reveals which universities are keeping students happy
Staffordshire report says ‘fast-track’ students outperform their three-year counterparts and save money. John Morgan reports

Brian Eno’s post-musicianship is a dream for the new humanities, argues Tara Brabazon
The chairs of five of the council’s panels have expressed concerns over plans to axe more than 40 scientific projects. Zoë Corbyn reports

Family responsibilities require complex arrangements to allow time for work – but when they break down, they become an acute source of anxiety for the temporary contractor
Murder of Indian student in Melbourne prompts call for cross-border agency to improve security. John Morgan reports
Students blame parental pressure for dissatisfaction with university choices. Hannah Fearn reports
Robin Baker says changes in sector make time right for move. Melanie Newman reports

Many in the humanities feel that their disciplines and relevance are under attack. Matthew Reisz asks if 'the best that has been thought and said' still has a place in today's universities