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Arts and Humanities Research CouncilResponsive Mode GrantsAward winner: John KochInstitution: University of WalesValue: £689,167Atlantic Europe in the metal ages (AEMA): questions of shared...

Arts and Humanities Research CouncilResponsive Mode GrantsAward winner: John KochInstitution: University of WalesValue: £689,167Atlantic Europe in the metal ages (AEMA): questions of shared...
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University of WorcesterElizabeth PeelThe University of Worcester’s newly appointed professor of psychology and social change said the role provided an opportunity to “enthuse and engage” people...

An academic and research scientist who made major contributions to fields as diverse as noise generation, aerodynamics and urban transport has died.Martin Lowson was born in Totteridge, Hertfordshire...

The pre-registration of study designs flies in the face of how science works. It must be resisted, argues Sophie Scott

Warren Bebbington explains how Adelaide has returned to the Humboldtian ideal to raise standards with static resources

For Nick Hillman, study of the past illuminates policymaking dilemmas and also offers more personal and practical rewards

In education, Chile is a land of extremes, finds Felipe Fernández-Armesto
Counterpoints to the 10 point presentationMost of Tara Brabazon’s 10 tips for PhD students (11 July) are sound advice, but the headline “10 truths a supervisor will never tell you” is unfair. “10...

In just over half a century, the cohort entering higher education has risen from under 5 per cent to nearly 50 per cent of the UK¹s young people, changing the face of the academy for ever. Five...

Ivy League institutions employ an array of tactics to ‘craft’ diverse student intakes. But how fair is their system, and should it be adopted in the UK as some have suggested? Jon Marcus investigates

Tragedy, comedy, genial farce? The challenge of how to present Katherina’s submission has left its mark on three recent Shrews at the Globe, and thereby hangs a tale, Liz Schafer observes

Must try harder“It is very disappointing news for all those who care about the future of university administration going forward.”That was the reaction of Jamie Targett, our Director of Corporate...

Constantine Sandis on Darwin’s dangerous ideas man

John Gilbey on a stimulating discussion of the definition of a widely used term