Tory government would postpone REF, Willetts reveals
Delay of up to two years planned to get to grips with impact measure. Melanie Newman reports
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'Rape fantasy' author aims to suppress negative review
Legal threat strives to conceal 'disgraceful' views, historian claims. Melanie Newman writes
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Academy's freedoms threatened as libel law lands scholars in dock
A "huge rise" in the number of libel cases involving academics has been highlighted by a prominent media lawyer.
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Global impact tasters show REF will be no picnic
The magnitude of the task facing the Higher Education Funding Council for England if it is to assess the impact of academics' work robustly in the research excellence framework has been revealed.A...
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Cap fits, reform loan repayments instead
Million+ report offers fundraising alternative to higher tuition fees. Melanie Newman reports
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Unclear outlook for radical journal as HIV/Aids deniers evoke outrage
Publisher considers Medical Hypotheses' future in light of articles' 'implications'. Zoë Corbyn writes
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So 'macho' group sparks ideological fisticuffs
A student men's society accused of promoting "beard-growing and tough-guy competitions" as the defining characteristics of masculinity has sparked an ideological tussle at the University of...
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Daytime TV: Snow happens
Gary Day is bemused by nationwide reactions to the wintry weather. It is, after all, seasonal for January
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Top European universities in pharmacology
Data provided by Thomson Reuters from its Essential Science Indicators, 1 January 1999-31 October 2009
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14 January 2010
Who hits the spot? - Our poll reveals which universities are keeping students happy
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Research backs life in the fast lane
Staffordshire report says ‘fast-track’ students outperform their three-year counterparts and save money. John Morgan reports
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Tara Brabazon: Strange overtones, heroic undertones
Brian Eno’s post-musicianship is a dream for the new humanities, argues Tara Brabazon
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STFC cuts will lead to “brain drain”, claim scientists
The chairs of five of the council’s panels have expressed concerns over plans to axe more than 40 scientific projects. Zoë Corbyn reports
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The insecure scholar: The best-laid plans
Family responsibilities require complex arrangements to allow time for work – but when they break down, they become an acute source of anxiety for the temporary contractor
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Protection demanded for international students
Murder of Indian student in Melbourne prompts call for cross-border agency to improve security. John Morgan reports