College sport is deeply woven into US culture and commerce. But a long series of scandals has pointed the glare of publicity away from the basketball courts and football fields towards the athletics...
A whirlwind tour of universities, a timely survey of Iran’s past, an intriguing nose-around the Byzantine Empire, and a fascinating study of revolution in Egypt
Book of the week: Correct use and interpretation of big data can lead to the creation of new theories, finds Farida Vis
Sam Gyimah and Damian Hinds will remove obstacles to major review and keep universities in the media spotlight, say experts
Sir Anthony Seldon explains why he was pleased to see Toby Young resign from the Office for Students, despite initially applauding the appointment
Stephanie Marshall announces departure ahead of three-way merger
UCU plan would maintain defined benefit scheme, but has been branded ‘unaffordable’ by universities
Academic ability of comprehensive school students ‘not always realised’ until university, researchers suggest
Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisation, funded by £1.7 billion bequest, to fund degree courses in several institutions
Change in balance between teaching and research-focused universities is an indicator of progress, say analysts
Nick Hillman reflects on Jo Johnson's eventful two-and-a-half years as minister for universities and science
Chris Parr looks at the issues that THE's Twitter followers think the new universities minister should be tackling
Former prisons minister takes on brief as predecessor moved to Department for Transport