The lack of previous experience among members of two subpanels in the forthcoming research excellence framework could undermine researchers' "grudging acceptance" of the exercise, an academic has...
Report proposals aim to ensure that top earners' salaries are deserved, writes Hannah Fearn
University disappointed at QAA's judgement of 'limited confidence'. Rebecca Attwood reports
Citation rankingThe hottest of the hot listGeneticists dominate a list of the "hottest" researchers compiled by Thomson Reuters. The science data company last week published a ranking of the authors...
Scientist claims true fulfilment is achievable only through the humanities, writes Rebecca Attwood
Conference hears Western domination must end to achieve internationalisation, writes John Morgan
Steve Smith warns that downbeat media theme will damage UK global reputation. John Morgan reports
World rankingsNeeded but not always wantedWorld university rankings are "like vice-chancellors and in-laws: we may not always like them, but we know we need them". That was the argument made by Kevin...
United StatesSenators' list of shamFour US senators have united to call for a crackdown on "sham universities", which they say are helping foreign nationals to gain illegal entry to the country. The...
International outcry as left-leaning scholars are 'targeted' by government. Matthew Reisz reports
Clive Bloom ponders the enduring popularity and cultural significance of L. Frank Baum's wonderful world of Oz
SheffieldGuy Ben-Ner: SpiesSince the early 1990s, Israeli artist Guy Ben-Ner has filmed a series of videos starring himself and his family: domestic dramas taking place within the intimacy of their...
Our Head of Brand Development, Norman Bovril, has responded forcefully to the news that the Times Higher Education Reputation Rankings place Poppleton as the 8,914th highest-regarded university in...
Inept alumni communications derail the desire to give, says Tim Birkhead
Open-access advocates ponder weak repository growth as publishers restate dire warnings. Paul Jump reports