Appeal of appeals firm: it’s not just money-making, says founder
Medical ethics academic and company founder defends controversial business. Chris Parr reports
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They shoot, they score on world stage
British universities may benefit from local clubs’ international exposure. David Matthews reports
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Crowdfunding hope for postgraduate support
StudentFunder aims to become ‘one-stop shop’ for those in need
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News in brief
Higher Education AcademyMarshall commands top jobThe deputy head of the Higher Education Academy has taken over its helm. Stephanie Marshall, who was formerly deputy chief executive (research and...
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Swede victory for overseas students
Trips, scholarships up for grabs as Sweden aims to rebuild overseas enrolment. Matthew Reisz reports
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Campus round-up
Gateway drugs to sacrificeChildren sacrificed by the Incas were sedated with alcohol and cocaine, archaeologists have confirmed. A team from the University of Bradford analysed hair samples from a 13...
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UK brings up rear in student-satisfaction poll
Country ranks 13th in Europe according to 17,000 online commentators. Jack Grove reports
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Postdoc parley
Twitter channel for postdocs aims to break into North America. Elizabeth Gibney reports
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Welsh medium message: small decline and fall
But more academics are able to teach in the tongue, data show
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A home a long way from home
Graeme Wilkinson tells David Matthews he has no regrets about taking a ‘curious opportunity’ to leave Wales and lead a Malaysian university
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News in brief
AustraliaDeregulate sector, urge businessesUniversity tuition fees would be deregulated, bureaucracy reduced and the Australian federal government in more control of vocational training if the pre-...
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Mitteleuropa neighbours lose loving feeling
Owing to a common language and geographical proximity, but also because of low tuition fees and comparatively low entrance requirements, Austria’s universities are extremely popular with German...
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British desire for Brazilian education waxes
Drive to raise national profile yields opportunities for English speakers. Donna Bowater reports
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Analysis - Female geeks, come inherit Google Earth
Female academics aim to boost women’s interest in computer science. Emily Chan reports
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Grant winners
Economic and Social Research CouncilTransformative Research Call: ‘Transforming’ Social ScienceMaximum limit of £250,000; will run for 18 months.Award winner: Laura CramInstitution: University of...