Wealth of nations
Filled with treasures from around the globe and across the ages, England’s university museums are as varied as their funding, but those of Oxford and Cambridge still take the lion’s share of Hefce...
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Gaining sympathy for Mr and Mrs Vengeance
Korean horror may draw Western attention for its brutality, but its focus on sacrifice and expiation is distinctive, says Daniel Martin
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The week in higher education
• David Willetts stressed the importance of evidence-based policy as he participated in the official launch of a university-run website linking academics and policymakers. On 16 October the...
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Odds and quads
One of the classic images of the frozen North, Sir Edwin Landseer's Man Proposes, God Disposes was first exhibited in 1864 and praised for its "tragic grandeur".
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Oxbridge, medical and veterinary applications go up for 2013
Applications to medical schools, veterinary courses and Oxbridge have increased by 2 per cent compared with last year.
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Union condemns latest advert for 'honorary' position
The University and College Union has condemned the appearance of another advert for an "honorary" research position.
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V-c resigns at Canterbury Christ Church
Robin Baker has resigned as vice-chancellor of Canterbury Christ Church University with immediate effect, the university has confirmed.
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BIS cuts off loan funding to private college
The government has removed permission for private Guildhall College to access to the publicly-funded student loans system, after complaints from its students.
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Commission calls for postgraduate loan scheme
There is a "strong case" for a limited state-backed student loan scheme to be introduced for master's degree students, the Higher Education Commission has concluded.
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Inside Higher Ed: (Mis)Judging Female Scientists
By Scott Jaschik, for Inside Higher Ed
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Pledge by universities on animal research
More than 40 scientific organisations, including 15 universities, have pledged to be more open about the animal research they carry out in the wake of an opinion poll indicating declining public...
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England must look to California on access, says Lord Rees
Students should be able to transfer from less selective universities to research intensive institutions as "common practice", according to Lord Rees, the Astronomer Royal.
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UCU leader to condemn fee rises at anti-austerity rally
The government’s education policies spread ignorance, not privilege, the general secretary of the University and College Union will tell an anti-austerity demonstration today.
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Home Office visa ban halts London Met shared services
London Metropolitan University has halted plans to outsource its support services after losing its licence to recruit overseas students.
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Starship enter prize: tech contest launches at Star Trek convention
Amidst warp drives, transporters and phasers there is one Star Trek technology that is close to becoming real – and organisers of the US-based X prize want UK researchers to make it happen.