New research aims to help patients with Barrett's oesophagus, which can lead to cancer. A team led by Janusz Jankowski - Sir James Black professor of gastrointestinal biology and trials at Barts and...
Professor John Lewis, emeritus professor of zoology at Royal Holloway, University of London, has added his voice to a national campaign urging pet owners to help stop the spread of parasitic diseases...
UK shipping is emitting up to six times more carbon dioxide than previously estimated, say scientists at the University of Manchester. They conclude that current estimates, based on the amount of...
This tin box of glass eyes mounted in aluminium, which attempts to classify a wide variety of colours into 16 categories, forms part of the Galton Collection at University College London.
An Indian student who won his Sheffield place in a TV contest has just graduated, writes Neha Popat
Jonathan Adams explains why, in his opinion, THE's World University Rankings are so important
Higher fees should reflect an institution's quality, rather than status, so we should start measuring it, argues Graham Gibbs
The government may be coming for higher education's funding but it seems that it will leave the sector's quangos alone. Reports on 24 September revealed that 94 quangos and other public bodies are...
Efforts to inform student 'customers' reliant on reputation, not quality. Rebecca Attwood reports
A new report finds that overseas students hoping to study in the UK are enthusiasts for the quality of education - and warns of increased competition in a "more sophisticated" global market.The...
Lottery to decide fate of applications better than 'Byzantine' system, scholar says. Paul Jump writes
Leader has just weeks to put flesh on policy bones before Lord Browne reports. Simon Baker writes
A new shadow minister could be battling the government on higher education policy this autumn after David Lammy confirmed he was running for the shadow Cabinet.
QAA unveils proposals for statutory action plans, whatever inspectors find. Rebecca Attwood reports
A new report calls for fairer funding for part-time students, but concedes that a mirror image of support for full-time students could be "risky" and actually cut enrolment.The Supply of Part-Time...