Neoliberalism denounced
Democratic nations face bigger problems than their own triumphalism, says Vladimir Tismaneanu

Democratic nations face bigger problems than their own triumphalism, says Vladimir Tismaneanu

Almost two-thirds of the British public feel uninformed about science and research developments, data suggest

An implausible and ludicrous piece of hokum that steals its best ideas succeeds because of its vices, says Duncan Wu

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A leading expert on organisational theory and women in management has died

We speak to the Regius professor of mathematics at the University of Warwick and winner of the Fields Medal

Disabled Students’ AllowanceClark delays cuts until 2016The government has postponed controversial cuts to the Disabled Students’ Allowance until 2016-17. Greg Clark, the universities, science and...

Hong Bing considers whether compulsory military training in Chinese universities has a place in the modern world

Source: AlamyUnited StatesHumanities units hang on despite dip in student numbersThe number of humanities departments at US universities has remained largely unchanged since 2007-08 despite fears...

Royal SocietyWolfson Research Merit AwardsAwards are worth £10,000-£30,000 a year, which is a salary enhancementAward winner: Graham CormodeInstitution: University of WarwickSmall summaries for big...

A comprehensive but compact new history of the war is reviewed by R. C. Richardson

Joanna Williams reviews the latest commentary on the commercialisation of higher education

Vladimir Tismaneanu on a book that argues against the self-righteousness of neoliberalism

Simon Underdown extols a study that looks beyond stones and bones to understand how the past shaped the brain

Willy Maley praises a beautifully written account of the poet’s disaffection with the masses