Alternative appeal
With regard to Keith Burnett’s experiences on his trade mission to India, I found a similar situation when visiting the country in July and speaking to agents who recruit for UK higher education, and...
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I read with interest that a paper purporting to produce evidence of clairvoyance had been pulled from a journal (“‘Psychic powers’ paper pulled from journal after criticism”, News, 13 November). I...
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Grant winners – 24 November 2016
A round-up of recent recipients of research council cash
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Universities whose work has driven environmental awareness
As the Paris Agreement to limit global temperature rises comes into force this month, these are the universities that have, between 2011 and 2015, produced the environmental science research with the...
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The TACTICS countries: potential and the polity
In the TACTICS nations, just as in the UK and the US, universities and democracy depend on each other
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Autumn Statement: uniting Oxbridge gives UK a Silicon Valley rival
Angus Horner believes that investment in the Golden Triangle will give the UK a competitive edge
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Wales to be ‘unique in Europe’ for all-modes living cost support
Welsh education secretary Kirsty Williams sees major benefits in following Diamond review plan
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THE Awards 2016: winners announced
Awards were presented in 20 categories to recognise outstanding contributions in UK higher education
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UK overseas student policy: hands up if you know what’s going on
John Morgan looks at signals of Home Office backtracking
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Super 8: money-saving tips for academics
Funding conference attendance out of your own pocket? Don't worry – there are ways to make back the cash through other academic activities. Catherine Fletcher explains.
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UK HE and Research Bill: third reading and report stage debrief
Pam Tatlow on the recent parliamentary debate of the Higher Education Bill
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UK to create 'British version of Darpa' as part of funding boost
Chancellor's Autumn Statement confirms extra £2 billion a year for R&D will be distributed by research funding agencies
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Higher education in Latin America must think global and act local
A more international approach will boost higher education in the region, write Marco Zago and Raul Machado-Neto